A shortening or dilatation of the cervix during pregnancy carries a risk of premature delivery. This shortening is caused by contractions that can be due to several factors: uterine malformation, urinary tract infection, infection of the cervix, etc.
Normally, the cervix is long and closed during pregnancy. It is about 3 cm long and, if a shortening is detected, the woman must be on bed rest to prevent the cervix from opening. The doctor may also prescribe medication.
Read the full article on: What Changes Can You Expect in Your Cervix in Pregnancy? ( 28).
Zaira Salvador
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI)
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