Re: What is considered a short cervix? PG ment

[Guest guest]

Hi Kim,

Congrats on your little girl! From what I understand, 2.5 is when

they start to really worry. Once you go below 3.0 they monitor you

more closely. I would talk to your doctor about bed-rest and

possibly cerclage if your cervix continues to open. Cerclage isn't

usually done so late, but in some cases will be. Also, talk to your

ob/gyn about being seen by a perinatologist, aka, maternal/fetal

specialist. You can see the perinatologist in conjunction with your

ob/gyn if you're attached to her, but peri's have more experience

with more risky pregnancies. Let us know how it goes!

Jasmine

SU, resected 7/29/04

1 m/c, 17 wks, 2/12/04

[Guest guest]

Hi Kim,

My perinatologist told me that anywhere from 3 cm to 5 is normal,

they worry under 2.5cm. Did you have a baseline measurement taken at

12 or 14 weeks? Its possible that 2.9cm is normal for you. I believe

the real concern is if your cervix is shortening. Congratulations on

your baby girl!

a

SU

[Guest guest]

A nice long cervical length is 4.0. 3.5 is average. 3.0 is not

dire, but in need of monitoring. The real question is if you have

a " shrinking " (not a medical term) cervix. This is a joke I used to

make about my " incredible shrinking cervix. " Always with a little

humor . . .

Anyway -- definitely, if your measurements are going smaller, then

you may have a serious issue. If they are stable, then I wouldn't

be nearly so concerned. All this based not on any expertise on my

part, just my own experience and discussions with various OBs and

maternal fetal specialists.

Best of luck to you!!!!!

t

SU/BU?

sched for possible resection next week -- WISH ME LUCK!

Mom to Max born 8/1/03

> Hi All!

>

> I was wondering if anyone knew what is considered a shortened

cervix?

> At my u/s yesterday, I measured 2.9 which the ultrasound Dr.

considered to be in the danger zone (anything under 3.0). But when

she called my OB, she said they don't get concerened until 2.6 and

under. She still scheduled me for another u/s next week, but I would

like to be armed with as much info as I can before my appt.

>

> The good news is we found out I am carrying a little baby girl!

>

> Thanks,

> Kim 18w3d

>

>

[Guest guest]

A nice long cervical length is 4.0. 3.5 is average. 3.0 is not

dire, but in need of monitoring. The real question is if you have

a " shrinking " (not a medical term) cervix. This is a joke I used to

make about my " incredible shrinking cervix. " Always with a little

humor . . .

Anyway -- definitely, if your measurements are going smaller, then

you may have a serious issue. If they are stable, then I wouldn't

be nearly so concerned. All this based not on any expertise on my

part, just my own experience and discussions with various OBs and

maternal fetal specialists.

Best of luck to you!!!!!

t

SU/BU?

sched for possible resection next week -- WISH ME LUCK!

Mom to Max born 8/1/03

> Hi All!

>

> I was wondering if anyone knew what is considered a shortened

cervix?

> At my u/s yesterday, I measured 2.9 which the ultrasound Dr.

considered to be in the danger zone (anything under 3.0). But when

she called my OB, she said they don't get concerened until 2.6 and

under. She still scheduled me for another u/s next week, but I would

like to be armed with as much info as I can before my appt.

>

> The good news is we found out I am carrying a little baby girl!

>

> Thanks,

> Kim 18w3d

>

>

[Guest guest]

Kim,

I think the ladies on the board have given you great info. I, too,

am on your boat (not only in the shortening of the cervix, but

carrying a baby girl)--- I went on the 15th for my anatomical u/s

and my cervix measured 2.8 cm - The doctor (peri) thought it

was a bit short but asked that I speak with my OB to see what

they wanted to do - over the weekend I felt pressure and

discomfort and pushed for another u/s because I was feeling

things that were not " normal " - That Wednesday I went in for an

u/s and my cervix measured 2.5 - I self-imposed bed rest over

the weekend and for the following u/s on Monday my cervix

measured 2.5 - The doctors were more concerned last week - I

will be speaking with my OB tomorrow re

; latest u/s and see when we will measure again. In the

meantime, I am getting as much " rest " as possible (Go to work,

come home and lay down - that's it) .

When I spoke with the Peri re: cerclage she said right now the

cervix was decent and if it went below 1.9, then it was a definite.

Curious to hear what your Dr's advise you - as well as anyone

else's thoughts and advice.

Marty

SU resected

19w4d

[Guest guest]

Kim,

I think the ladies on the board have given you great info. I, too,

am on your boat (not only in the shortening of the cervix, but

carrying a baby girl)--- I went on the 15th for my anatomical u/s

and my cervix measured 2.8 cm - The doctor (peri) thought it

was a bit short but asked that I speak with my OB to see what

they wanted to do - over the weekend I felt pressure and

discomfort and pushed for another u/s because I was feeling

things that were not " normal " - That Wednesday I went in for an

u/s and my cervix measured 2.5 - I self-imposed bed rest over

the weekend and for the following u/s on Monday my cervix

measured 2.5 - The doctors were more concerned last week - I

will be speaking with my OB tomorrow re

; latest u/s and see when we will measure again. In the

meantime, I am getting as much " rest " as possible (Go to work,

come home and lay down - that's it) .

When I spoke with the Peri re: cerclage she said right now the

cervix was decent and if it went below 1.9, then it was a definite.

Curious to hear what your Dr's advise you - as well as anyone

else's thoughts and advice.

Marty

SU resected

19w4d

[Guest guest]

Anything 2.5 cm. or shorter. Normal for a first pregnancy is 4.5 to over 5

cm., and slightly shorter for a subsequent pregnancy.

Beth

SU, resected x 2

cerclage patient

[Guest guest]

Anything 2.5 cm. or shorter. Normal for a first pregnancy is 4.5 to over 5

cm., and slightly shorter for a subsequent pregnancy.

Beth

SU, resected x 2

cerclage patient

[Guest guest]

<<<< Did you have a baseline measurement taken at

12 or 14 weeks?

Hi a,

At my 12 week u/s they measured my cervix to be 3.4. The only issue I have

with this measurement is that they did not take it intravaginally. Can they

still get a good reading on top of the belly? Thanks for your input and help!

Kim

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