Is a short cervix at 21 weeks a risk for premature labor?

Question

In my anatomy scan, doctors discovered that my cervix is measuring around 1.5 cm, which is considered short. They have advised bedrest and prescribed progesterone. Can a short cervix at this stage pose a real danger of premature labor? Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello. I have short cervix too. I was 2.8cm at 25 weeks. Really freaking out. At which week did you deliver your baby? Did everything go well ? 

Comments

It is dangerous at this time bcoz you are so early for 2.8 cm,my cervix also was 2.2cm at week 22 that I make examination and doctor put me a ring,now am 32 weeks,with rest and care everything will be good..what your doctor suggest you?

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Thank you for response. My doctor told me to take bed rest and not to lift anything heavy. In my recent checkup at 27 weeks, the length shortened to 27mm. Doctor has not advice for any medication or surgery.just told to have bed rest.In addition to short cervix, i recently got diagoned with gestational diabetec. Praying everything goes well.

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I am suffering from this problem thats why am suggesting something,its deppend on you what you will choose..You must take care for yourself,don't choose surgery bcoz its dangerous again,ask your doctor for ring Arabin Pessary,and if you put this use every night progresterone vaginal cream,it will help you to much.. don't stay like this bcos the weigh of your baby will be higher risk till the end,of course your cervix will open more and more..I hope I helped you and God blessed you and your baby