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… shots), so your doctor may consider other treatments for a short cervix, such as a … shots), so your doctor may consider other treatments for a short cervix, such as a …
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… cervical cone biopsy or a dilation and curettage (D&C) . These may decrease fertility if … disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you …
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… lead to miscarriage or birth of a premature baby . You may also hear this condition called … lead to miscarriage or birth of a premature baby . You may also hear this condition called …
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Topic Overview Effacement and dilatation allow a baby to be born through the birth canal. Effacement means that the cervix stretches and gets thinner. Dilatation means that the cervix opens. As …
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… basic information about normal labour and delivery. If you need information on … see: Pregnancy Caesarean Section Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) … well or is in trouble. You will have sterile vaginal examinations to check whether your …
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… Overview If you pass your due date and your labour does not start on its own, your doctor may want to try to start (induce) labour. Your doctor may suggest doing this for … is firmly descended (engaged) in your pelvis. Augmentation If active labour has started on …
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Surgery Overview Cervical cerclage (say "SER-vuh-kul ser-KLAZH") is a procedure that helps keep the cervix from opening too soon before delivery. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus. It leads …
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… a microscope. The doctor will check it for abnormal cells. Most people go home 1 to 4 … results, you will have regular follow-up testing with HPV tests, Pap tests, or colposcopic examinations. Your …
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… loop into your vagina. The doctor uses the heated wire to cut out tissue. After the … loop into your vagina. The doctor uses the heated wire to cut out tissue. After the …
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… cells start growing in the tissues of the cervix . The cervix is the lower part of the … From Chemotherapy Lowering Your Risk A screening test can find cervical cell changes … Hospice Palliative Care Advance Care Planning Self-Care Treatments for cancer can cause side …
