What Are The Chances Conceiving Through IVF For A Patient With Loose Cervix?

Posted on Thu, 23 Jun 2016

Question: Hi doctor I have been told by a doctor that I have got loose cervix. There is high chances of miscarriage if I conceive. I am going for ivf in July. will loose crevice make it impossible to concieve by ivf?

Answered by Dr. Jacqueline Brown (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
A "loose cervix" may affect pregnancy but not fertility or conception

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and I would be happy to answer your question today.

I am assuming that the "loose cervix" you describe is referring to a condition called incompetent cervix, which is usually suspected after a 2nd trimester miscarriage. Incompetent cervix will not affect fertility or the ability for you to conceive, however care needs to be taken once you conceive for the pregnancy.

Incompetent cervix can be prevented by a procedure called a cerclage which is a suture placed in your cervix at about 13 weeks of pregnancy to hold it closed until you go into labor. You should be seen by a high risk obstetrician who can appropriately counsel you and do the procedure if indicated.

Soo. summary, your condition will it affect the success rate of your IVF, but you should see a perinatogist (high risk OB) for your prenatal care afterwards.

I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful.

Best wishes,

Dr. Brown

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Follow up: Dr. Jacqueline Brown (1 hour later)

so it won't effect the rate of conception by ivf.

Answered by Dr. Jacqueline Brown (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No it does not

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

To clarify again- your cervix does not affect your success rate of IVF.

However, it can give problems once your conceive, so you should see a high-risk doctor for your prenatal care.

I hope this answer clarifies things.

I wish you and your partner good luck conceiving and later with your pregnancy.

Regards,

Dr. Brown

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Jacqueline Brown (5 minutes later)

Thanks very much

Answered by Dr. Jacqueline Brown (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are very welcome

Detailed Answer:
You are very welcome and thank you for using healthcaremagic.com

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I wish you and your partner the best for the future and that you have a successful pregnancy.

Take care,

Dr. Brown

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee