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Cervical cercalge
Can Cervical cerclage cause recurrent vaginal infection
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Recurrent infection .no
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Cervical cerclage can cause infection, more so in those patients who have emergency cerclage. It can also occur due to sexual intercourse. Pre-existing vaginal infection may spread to the uterus.
As a matter of routine precautions should be taken to clean the vagina with Betadine 5% lotion for two days , appled twice daily. After cerclage patient should avoid intercourse for a week. Local application of Clinigen ointment or tablets. Don't use tampons.
Tab Metrogyl 500 mg twice daily for 7 days.
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Dr. Chinmay Pramod Umarji
Gynecologist
14 yrs exp
Pune
Drink lot of water, consume probiotics like curds and buttermilk.
Next Steps
if infection persists see tour obstetrician
Health Tips
never use vaginal cleansers
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