Guest guest Posted December 22, 2001 Report Share Posted December 22, 2001 In a message dated 12/22/2001 8:37:36 PM Central Standard Time, mickbeth@... writes: > Also have done progesterone supplementation--to 13 weeks-- and it > worked nicely. > > Beth > I did progesterone supplementation to 12 weeks, it also worked nicely for me. Kim2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 25, 2001 Report Share Posted December 25, 2001 - I have to admit that I would have probably been reassured as well to have closer monitoring of my cervix. I had an initial measurement of 3.0 cm (If I remember correctly I was the " shorty " at that time in comparision with all the others who were aware of their measurements). And, I was very concerned during my second trimester every time I felt a little pressure in my pelvis. My feeling was that if I did expericence shortening of my cervix, I would rather go on bed rest to help prevent further progression - since I knew my OB was against placing a cerclage since this was my first pregnancy & I hadn't had had any previous losses. That didn't sit well with me at the time. But, although I don't always see eye to eye with my OB, I haven't had any reason not to trust him. And, it seems to have worked out as he has predicted (whether through luck of the draw vs. medical intuition?). I am at 35 weeks now, so I am past the point of worrying about an incompetent cervix.. > Instead, I have had transvaginal u/s to measure cervical length every two > weeks since week 17 (I had one every 3 weeks before that). I have been > very lucky and my cervix has stayed very long and closed, but the peace of > mind I have gotten from regular measurements has been wonderful. I asked > my peri if they will do the same thing during my next pregnancy (if I should be > so lucky)- he said absolutely. There are some good studies on pubmed.com > regarding cervical incompetence and MA. > > Gretchen There are also a lot of articles on pubmed & the internet that conclude that monitoring the length of the cervix is not " always " predictive of preterm labor; there are changes in length that occur normally (I think Marko posted on this not too long ago). But, most of these articles group Mullerian Anomalies in with all other causes, which I think may lessen the statistical significance of the conclusions when it comes to Mullerian Anomalies. Just something to keep in mind when you are reading up. Best of luck!! Tammy UD - EDD 1/30/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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