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That is correct, the condition is called "Incompetent Cervix" and can sometimes be treated with a "circlage", or a suture encircling the opening to close it up like a purse-string.

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Q: Can the cervix not seal properly during pregnancy causing miscarriage?
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How long after miscarriage does the cervix stay open?

It depends on how far along you were on your pregnancy


What are the symptoms of an inevitable miscarriage?

If the cervix is open, miscarriage is inevitable and nothing can preserve the pregnancy. Symptoms of an inevitable miscarriage may include dull relentless or sharp intermittent pain in the lower abdomen or back.


Is it possible for the cervix to be open during early pregnancy when you are only 5 weeks and 6 days If yes what causes this and is it a sign of an impending miscarriage?

it is called an incompetent cervix, it can be caused by damaged during a previous birth or a previous surgury on the cervix. and from the cervix bein open it can cause a miscarriage, so that wouldn't happen you would need a cerclage which is a procedure in which the doctor will sew the cervix closed with sutures to reinforce the cervix and prevent it from dilating to early... hopefully this would help you because it sure helped me


Is it dangerous to get pregnant immediately after a miscarriage?

Dangerous for you? No. Dangerous for the pregnancy? Yes. The cervix need to close and the uterus to heal first so you give the pregnancy the best chance you can since almost a third of all pregnancies end in miscarriage whether it's your first or third pregnancy or whether you've had a miscarriage or abortion before or not. Wait around 4 months until trying again.


Do you have to get cleaned out after a miscarriage?

Your doctor may wish to perform a D&C depending on how far along you are into your pregnancy. This is a procedure done under general anesthesia that dilates your cervix and cleans out the remains of the pregnancy from your uterus.


How does the cervix change in early pregnancy?

Your cervix does not grow during pregnancy but the uterus does.


How long after a miscarriage will your cervix close?

Recovery from a miscarriage is the same cervical recovery time as giving birth. It takes about four to six weeks for significant healing. The cervix starts to close immediately after the process.


What can happen if you got pregnant on the IUD but the IUD was in the cervix not the uterus?

If the IUD was in the cervix, it couldn't work properly. If you're pregnant, the IUD must be removed, regardless of whether you want to continue the pregnancy. Then you can choose to continue or terminate the pregnancy. If you choose to terminate, you can have another IUD inserted after the abortion.


Can the doctor tell if you have had a miscarriage?

Only if you come in after or have anything left inside.


What is thenormal length of cervix during pregnancy?

i was told by my doctor that the normal length of cervix canal during pregnancy should be 30mm.


How would you know if your cervix closed after a miscarriage?

I think you wont know until you conceive again, then immediately you know about pregnancy consult your gynaecologist so that if there is a need for some procedures to occur can be done in time.


What happens when you have a small opening in your cervix in early stages of pregnancy?

The cervical opening should be small in the early stages of pregnancy. A closed cervix is a good indicator of a healthy pregnancy.