FAQ - Uterine Cervical Incompetence
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Has anyone ever heard of cervical incompetence?


I am in my 17th week of pregnancy and just read someting about cervical incompetance. Has anyone ever had this happen before and does anyone know the statistics (percentage) of it happening to some one during pregnancy?
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Cervical Incompetence (CI) is a condition in which the cervix of a pregnant woman begins to open (dilate) and thin (efface) before the pregnancy has reached term. "Incompetence" refers to the weakness of the muscle of the cervix, which can not be voluntarily controlled. CI is a cause of miscarriage and preterm birth in the second and third trimesters.

In CI, the cervix dilates and effaces without pain or uterine contractions because of the growing pressure of the pregnant uterus. If these changes are not halted, rupture of the membranes and premature delivery can result.

CI occurs in only 1-2% of all pregnancies, however it is the cause of 20-25% of miscarriages in the second trimester as well as 10% of preterm deliveries.

The goal of intervention is the successful prevention of premature delivery. This allows the fetus time to develop as fully as possible, thus preventing the multitude of complications associated with prematurity.

Treatment consists mainly of a procedure called cerclage, along with bedrest and possibly medications to prevent contractions and premature delivery. Even with cerclage and additional therapies, the risk of preterm birth is high (about 25%).  (+ info)

I have cervical and uterine cancer should I get a particial hysterectomy or a full hysterectomy?


Also what are the chances of the cancer spreading to my ovaries and should the doctor tack my bladder when he's done. Also how long is the healing process afterwards.
Ihave asked the doctor about a full hysterectomy but he said I was to young and thats why he wants to do a particial
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I don't know about the bladder part, but I would recommend the full hysterectomy. That procedure will remove all of the type of tissue that has the cancer (your cervix and uterus). Whether or not the cancer will spread depends on the type of tumor you have--is it benign or malignant? If it is benign, then that is a type of tumor that does not spread. A malignant tumor can and will spread unless all of the cancerous cells are removed. If you remove all of the cancerous tissue, then the chances will be lower that it will spread.

Talk your doctor about all of these questions, and if his answer isn't enough, then talk to another doctor--or two or three. This isn't the time to be relying totally on facts off the internet, though researching things yourself is smart and can point you in the right direction. I hope everything goes smoothly, and take care!  (+ info)

I got macdowell's stitch for cervical incompetence but i have continous tingling pain in uterus.Reason?


i take prolitron injection on weekly basis which relieves it for some time. i am 5 and half month pregnent. i am taking this injection since second month.
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What virus is associated with uterine cervical cancer?


HPV - Human Paplova Virus. HPV is not curable but is treatable, this is essential, it also causes anal cancer late in life.  (+ info)

My wife has suffered 2 miscarriaged due to cervical incompetence.?


We are now planning to have a baby and want to know when is the best time and what are the precautions to be taken before and during pregancy? Pls help
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Is ovarian or uterine cancer more deadly than cervical cancer?


Yep.  (+ info)

Help with developing a thesis sentence for cervical, uterine, and ovarian cancers of the reproductive system?


This is for a research paper on the female reproductive system
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Placenta Previa with Cervical Incompetence?


What major risks does placenta previa add to my incompetent cervix? I am familiar with the risks of cervical incompetency but i was wondering if the presence of placenta previa add more serious or complex risks to me or my baby.
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It shouldnt. With your incompetent cervix, oyu should get a cerclage anyway, so little risk of the placenta delivering. Still, if you have bleeding, even minuscule spotting, call the doctor immediately.  (+ info)

looking for an online support group for my sister who has cervical and uterine cancer.?


can anyone help?
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Here is the address for the ACOR Gynecological Cancer listserv. They currently have 251 members who either have gynecological cancer or are caregivers. ACOR hosts lists for over a hundred types of cancer. These lists are non-commercial and moderated to stop spam and off-topic material. She will be able to meet people going through the same treatments and same problems.

http://listserv.acor.org/archives/gyn-onc.html

There is also a list for Ovarian Problems Discussion Group. This is a very active list with over 1300 members. She might want to join both lists for a while and see which list is most appropriate for her situation. good luck

http://listserv.acor.org/archives/ovarian.html  (+ info)

what are the symptoms of cervical,and uterine cancer?


Don't wait till you have symptoms. Get a pap smear. If you think you may have one of these problems you should put cervical dysplasia in your search engine and do some research. Mostly, you need to get a pap smear. God Bless!!  (+ info)

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