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I am pregnant with twins as my cervix was shortening at 11 week Dr have suggested me cervical stitch. How much successful is this process in my case
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yes it is needed in ur case and very much successful if done electively with possible side effects
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Cervical stitch and rest and some medicine all together will help you
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Twins pregnancy is advocated with prophylactic cervical stitch
In case of short cervix, it is mandatory
Procedure is safe
N u need atleast 24 hrs post surgery admission for Iv antibiotics and uterine relaxants
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It has success rate 80 to 90 percent in elective cases and 40 to 60 percent in emergency cases
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better go electively, don't wait for emergencies like pain
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Dr. Pratibha Aggarwal
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi. Cervical stitch is the only treatment for shortening of cervix . Please go with your doc .
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Dr. Minal Madhukar Pawar
Laparoscopic Surgeon (Obs & Gyn)
12 yrs exp
Aurangabad
It is useful to u as it will prevent ur delivery in 7th or 8th month that is preterm delivery
Though it is not 100 % sure to prevent preterm delivery but it is useful to u
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