A short cervix is a condition where your cervix is shorter than average, and during your pregnancy, it may pose a risk for premature birth or a miscarriage. You can be born naturally with a shorter cervix (congenital disease), or it can be caused by artificial reasons.
A short cervix is one of the leading causes of cervical insufficiency, cervical relaxation, or uterine relaxation.
Cause of Short Cervix:
Cervical Conization is the surgical process of removing these cancerous tissues from the cervix’s mucous membrane in early cervical cancer cases. To prevent the spread of cancer cells, most parts of the uterus will be removed. For patients who undergo this surgery, it may result in their cervix decreasing in length and size. A short cervix poses a substantial risk for subsequent pregnancies because the uterus is no longer secure enough to hold the fetus, leading to preterm birth or a late miscarriage.
Diagnosis:
If you have a history of miscarriages or you have undergone cervical conization, it is advised that you seek a medical checkup from your doctor. As there are no obvious physical symptoms of this condition, the only way to accurately diagnose it is through ultrasound. If you are unsure or want to know your cervix length, seek an ultrasound examination from your doctor to have a clear confirmation.
If detected early, we offer treatment to prevent preterm birth or miscarriage amongst women with a short cervix.
Treatment:
Despite having a short cervix, you can still have a successful pregnancy and give birth to healthy children, but only with the correct treatment. Antai Hospital offers a highly specialized treatment, known as the Antai Double Cervical Ring, which has a 95% pregnancy success rate for mothers with a short cervix.
The procedure is simple. Our doctors will secure two cerclage rings in the lower segment of the cervix neck via 3D- laparoscopy. The two rings will have to be set apart at a distance of 1 cm. Your cervix is extended to a healthier length, promoting a successful pregnancy and providing more vital support for the cervix during pregnancy.
Having a short cervix does not mean you cannot have a successful pregnancy. Please arrange an appointment with Antai Hospital to find out more about how we can help you.