What is cervical insufficiency?
Cervical insufficiency (also called incompetent cervix) means your cervix opens (dilates) too early during pregnancy, usually without pain or contractions. Contractions are when the muscles of your uterus get tight and then relax. They help push your baby out of your uterus during labor and birth.
Cervical insufficiency can cause premature birth and miscarriage. Premature birth is when your baby is born too early, before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Miscarriage is when a baby dies in the womb before 20 weeks of pregnancy.
What are signs of cervical insufficiency?
If your health care provider thinks you may have cervical insufficiency, she may check you regularly during pregnancy with transvaginal ultrasound starting at 16 to 20 weeks of pregnancy. Transvaginal ultrasound is an ultrasound in the vagina, not on the outside of your belly. An ultrasound is a prenatal test that uses sound waves and a computer screen to show a picture of your baby in the womb.
If you have a cervical insufficiency, you may not have signs early on in pregnancy. Some women may feel mild discomfort or spotting starting between 14 to 20 weeks of pregnancy. Some other signs to look out for include:
- Pelvic pressure
- Mild cramps in your belly (abdomen)
- Light vaginal bleeding
When should you receive treatment for cervical insufficiency?
Antai Cervical Ring is used to treat late miscarriage caused by cervical insufficiency, also known as cervical incompetence or short cervix. Prevention is better than cure. Hence, the earlier you place the Antai Cervical Ring, the better. The best time to place the ring is before pregnancy or before week 12 of gestation. We recommend placing the ring during the early stages, as the procedure will be much more straightforward. Receiving treatment before the cervix (neck of the womb) starts to shorten and dilate will reduce the risk of miscarriage by a long shot.
How does Antai Cervical Ring Work?
Antai Cervical Ring serves as a support for the cervix as it helps tighten the cervix’s opening, preventing the amniotic sac from protruding out the cervix prematurely. Antai Cervical Ring is unique as it is designed to tighten and strengthen the uppermost position of the cervix’s internal orifice. Antai Cervical Ring’s positioning makes the treatment much more effective than traditional cerclage that is mostly secured at the mid to lower end of the cervix opening. Moreover, Antai Cervical Ring is secured without stitching, eliminating the risk of infection.
Risk Factors of Cervical Insufficiency
You are most likely suffering from cervical insufficiency if:
– You have a history of late miscarriage (after week 12 of gestation)
– Your B-scan indicates that you have a short cervix (shorter than 4 cm, or 40 mm in length before pregnancy).
– Your vaginal exam reveals that you have a weak cervix. The vaginal exam should be done before pregnancy and during the non-menstrual period.
The B-scan and vaginal exam is available at Antai Hospital. The vaginal exam uses a dilator to check for a weak cervix. The cervix is weak if it is unable to close tightly and firmly. If you check all the points above, your chance of having a miscarriage again in subsequent pregnancies is more than 95 percent.
Our Belief at Antai Hospital
Antai Hospital firmly believes that prevention is better than cure. Hence, we encourage women with a history of late miscarriage to do the necessary checks and receive treatment before the next pregnancy.
Antai Cervical Ring is highly effective in treating cervical insufficiency, which is one of the leading causes of late miscarriage. Our ring is designed to provide greater security as it is wrapped around the cervix’s internal orifice, which is high up the cervix. Antai Cervical Ring has a proven record of more than 95 percent success rate in treating cervical insufficiency or incomplete cervix.
Antai offers contractual treatment with a full refund policy.
Antai Hospital’s Commitment
Antai Hospital’s full refund policy for the miscarriage prevention treatments we provide should already be the best guarantee for a healthy pregnancy. Patients should rest assured, can and should go about their everyday life, focusing their diet on vegetables, beans, celery, and other fiber-rich foods. Besides that, an active lifestyle of yoga and swimming should also be incorporated to help relieve stress and increase blood circulation, which is beneficial for the fetus’s development and the mother’s health. With our assurance, a healthy lifestyle, and peace of mind, you can go through a healthy pregnancy with no complications.
Recurrent miscarriages are no doubt a heavy blow to the patient’s physical and mental health. All we can do is to help ease the burden and decrease your trauma, to slowly help you overcome the anxiety with the love and care that we provide at Antai Hospital.
Trust in Antai Hospital and trust in yourself, your pregnancy is our priority.