The connection between premature birth and a short cervical

There are many causes of premature birth, but experts rank 3 high-risk groups including multiple pregnancies, abnormalities of the uterus and unhealthy lifestyle habits. A short cervical uterus during pregnancy is one of the common causes of premature birth or miscarriage.

1. How is it considered a short cervical?

The cervical uterus is considered to be the place of connection between the vagina and the uterus chamber, which is extremely important in pregnancy as well as at childbirth. The normal female cervical consists of the outer hole and the hole in the uterus. The length of the cervical is usually measured from the outer hole to the hole in the uterus. The average size of the cervical is 30mm, if less than 25mm i.e. the cervical short. When the cervical baby is not yet born evenly rounded, the density is firm. On the contrary, if you have undergone cervical childbirth, it will flatten, the density is softer.

2. Causes of short cervical

According to experts, some causes of short cervical condition during pregnancy can be mentioned:

  • Due to congenital underdeve developed genitals, cervical pediatricization
  • Due to the surgery to cut the tip of the cervical passage.

In addition, the cervical also has several stages of lyal changes in length. During cervical pregnancy will extend out to support the fetus. By the end of the period of cervical pregnancy shortens gradually in preparation for childbirth. After the post-cervical period will return to its normal shape.

Some other factors that affect cervical size such as:

  • Due to the differences in the location of each person
  • The uterus is stretched and excessively far away
  • Mother experiencing haemorrhagic complications during pregnancy
  • Inflammation of the lining of the uterus
  • Vaginal infections
  • The weak uterus makes the cervical incapable of stretching.

Is a short cervical firmly causing women to give birth prematurely?

The cervical is considered to be the place of connection between the vagina and the uterus chamber, if less than 25mm i.e. the short cervical

3. How do cervical and uterus factors affect preterm birth?

There is an connection between cervical length measured by ultrasound and gestational age at birth. When the cervical length is ≤ 35mm, ≤ 30mm, ≤ 26mm, ≤ 20mm and ≤ 13mm, the risk of premature birth is 2.35%, 3.79%, 6.19%, 9.49% and 13.99%, respectively. If the length of the cervical measured at weeks 16 – 28 short will be a risk factor for premature labor.

The short cervical neck hardly affects sexual function or functioning, however it is easy to lead to premature birth, consecutive miscarriages. However, if detected early and preventive measures are taken by stitching the cervical waist, it is still capable of keeping the fetus safe.

3. Short cervical diagnostic measures

The short cervical phenomenon during pregnancy does not have any specific manifestations or signs so that the pregnant woman can recognize that her body is having problems. Therefore, in order to detect this condition early, the best way is that you need to actively have regular pregnancy examinations and through ultrasound as well as measuring the length of the uterus will know the most accurate results.

During the examination the doctor detects abnormal signs by measuring the cervical by ultrasound, the length is less than 25mm i.e. the cervical is short. In this case it is more likely to give birth prematurely than those with a normal cervical. Therefore if you suffer from this condition the doctor will take appropriate intervention support measures.

Regular visits during pregnancy are also especially important, not only helping to detect fetal malformations, but also detecting abnormal signs in the uterus, uterus or other problems in the pregnant woman.

4. Short cervical treatments

For patients diagnosed with a short cervical, the doctor will recommend appropriate supportive or interventionary measures:

Some short cervical treatments such as: performing cervical waiststitches, placing rings or prescribing northern medicines to support the muscles of the uterus waist, helping the muscles shrink, stronger to keep the fetus better.

During this time, the pregnant mother should keep in mind some of the following notes:

  • Spend more time resting
  • Eat nutritiously
  • Travel restrictions and should not be heavy, overwhelming
  • Abstinence from husband and wife relations
  • Take medication and have regular pregnancy check-up according to your doctor's schedule.

Pregnant women: Need to be examined, consulted and cared for before pregnancy returns

Women with a short cervical uterus need a regular check-up according to the doctor's schedule

Share99 International Health Hub applies the technique of stitching the cervical necklace for short cervical treatment to prevent premature birth or consecutive miscarriages. When the pregnancy is full month, a stitching procedure of the uterus waist will be performed so that the maternity can go into vaginal labor as normal. Advantages of shrinking the cervical opening at Share99 include:

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About: John Smith

b1ffdb54307529964874ff53a5c5de33?s=90&r=gI am the author of Share99.net. I had been working in Vinmec International General Hospital for over 10 years. I dedicate my passion on every post in this site.

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