Question: What is the Treatment for Incompetent Cervix?
Answer: A surgical procedure calle cerclage is required to treat incompetent cervix in pregnancy. Cerclage is about eighty-five to ninety percent successful and is usually done with a spinal or epidural anesthetic. During the procedure the cervix is stitched closed with a strong thread and medication is prescribed to prevent miscarriage related to the procedure. About the ninth month of pregnancy, or sooner if labor begins, the stitches are removed to prepare for vaginal delivery.
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