1. Definition – Weak cervical tissues of a pregnant woman cause problems such as, loss of what would be a healthy pregnancy or can also cause a fetus to be born prematurely. The pregnant cervix starts to dilate before a pregnancy has been carried to term.
2. Cause
a.) Previous trauma to the cervix.
b.) Damage previously caused by a birth that had difficulties.
c.) Diethylstilbestrol exposure
d.) A birth defect of the cervix
3. Signs/Symptoms
a.) Backache
b.) Change in vaginal discharge
c.) Backache
d.) Vaginal bleeding (light)
e.) Pain when urinating
f.) Mucus like discharge
4. Labs to Monitor
a.) Blood work
b.) Transvaginal Ultrasound
c.) Pelvic Exam
5. Treatments/Precautions
a.) Progesterone Supplements
b.) Cervical Cerclage
c.) Tocolytics
2. Cause
a.) Previous trauma to the cervix.
b.) Damage previously caused by a birth that had difficulties.
c.) Diethylstilbestrol exposure
d.) A birth defect of the cervix
3. Signs/Symptoms
a.) Backache
b.) Change in vaginal discharge
c.) Backache
d.) Vaginal bleeding (light)
e.) Pain when urinating
f.) Mucus like discharge
4. Labs to Monitor
a.) Blood work
b.) Transvaginal Ultrasound
c.) Pelvic Exam
5. Treatments/Precautions
a.) Progesterone Supplements
b.) Cervical Cerclage
c.) Tocolytics