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Cervix length- should I be concerned before ET? (From IF)

ttc23ttc23 member
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Hi ladies- I'm hoping you might be able to help. I'm due to trigger tonight for egg retrieval early next week. I was looking back over my scan results from a few days ago and noticed that my cervix was measured as 2.3cm (23mm). I thought that sounded short and am now quite stressed after reading that a cervix length of 23mm would be considered very short for someone who was pregnant- and I haven't even had ET yet. We were hoping to do a double embryo transfer if we're lucky enough to have two to transfer but now I'm really worried that I could be a candidate for an incompetent cervix if I were to get pregnant (and even higher risk if I were to carry multiples). Does anyone have any advice? I will try and speak with my doctor at egg retrieval but am panicking at the moment...My hope is that the lady doing my scan wasn't used to fertility based scans and may have measured wrong...

TTC since mid-2011---Husband and I both late 20's---
Laparoscopy, hysteroscopy and dye test in Sep 2012- moderate endometriosis removed---
Diagnosed with unexplained infertility---
Clomid cycle 1 in Feb 2013- BFN---
Clomid cycle 2 in Mar 2013- BFN---
IVF #1 in May 2013- BFN---
IVF #2 in August 2013-BFN---
Endometrial biopsy identified high natural killer cells---
FET #1 in Oct 2013-delayed---
FET #1 in Nov 2013 with Intralipids-BFN---
FET #2 in January 2014- BFN---

IVF #3 in March 2014 (new doctor new plan)-BFFN
IVF #4 in June 2014 (last cycle with own eggs)- BFN
IVF #5 in September 2014 (with donor eggs)- BFP plus 6 frozen blasts :)

 


http://tryingtoconceiveafamily.blogspot.com.au/

 

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Re: Cervix length- should I be concerned before ET? (From IF)

  • brittneyandadambrittneyandadam member
    I'm thinking that hormones induced by pregnancy would trigger changes in your cervix. I wouldn't read too much into pre-pregnancy measurements...but definitely ask your doc if you're concerned. GL to you!
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  • sunflowermama42212sunflowermama42212 member
    Your cervix will change once pregnant so I honestly would not stress out about this. Your cervix actually goes through changes when ovulating and isn't a consistent stable thing. If there is no baby in the uterus there is no need for the cervix to be long and closed as there is nothing to keep in. Good luck with your transfer!
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  • ttc23ttc23 member
    Thanks @brittneyandadam. There has just been so many hiccups with this cycle (and a lot riding on the outcome) that I want to make sure I am avoiding any potential issues. I appreciate your response :)

    TTC since mid-2011---Husband and I both late 20's---
    Laparoscopy, hysteroscopy and dye test in Sep 2012- moderate endometriosis removed---
    Diagnosed with unexplained infertility---
    Clomid cycle 1 in Feb 2013- BFN---
    Clomid cycle 2 in Mar 2013- BFN---
    IVF #1 in May 2013- BFN---
    IVF #2 in August 2013-BFN---
    Endometrial biopsy identified high natural killer cells---
    FET #1 in Oct 2013-delayed---
    FET #1 in Nov 2013 with Intralipids-BFN---
    FET #2 in January 2014- BFN---

    IVF #3 in March 2014 (new doctor new plan)-BFFN
    IVF #4 in June 2014 (last cycle with own eggs)- BFN
    IVF #5 in September 2014 (with donor eggs)- BFP plus 6 frozen blasts :)

     


    http://tryingtoconceiveafamily.blogspot.com.au/

     

     May Emerald / August Shooting Star / October Precious Pumpkin / November Harvest Hopeful / January Snowdrops / March Shimmering Shamrocks / June Bugs


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  • brittneyandadambrittneyandadam member
    I totally understand. For my last cycle, I was really pessimistic because my progesterone levels were so low. They actually pushed my trigger shot back a couple days in hopes my levels would rise and I was sure that the cycle was doomed.
    {Me:27, Dx:PCOS, LPD, & rob(14;15)}
    {DH:31 all clear, "super sperm"}
    Ecstatically married July 30, 2011--TTC since Jan 2013:::Baby #1 due 9/11, Conceived on cycle #5 of Femara + Hcg + IUI
    ~Love and Light to everyone~ 
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    My furbabies--Mr. Bubbles and Miss Kitty <3
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  • ttc23ttc23 member
    brittneyandadam said:
    I totally understand. For my last cycle, I was really pessimistic because my progesterone levels were so low. They actually pushed my trigger shot back a couple days in hopes my levels would rise and I was sure that the cycle was doomed.

    Infertility is so stressful in general. I'm so glad your cycle worked out for you :) Hopefully I'll be across on this board soon :)

    TTC since mid-2011---Husband and I both late 20's---
    Laparoscopy, hysteroscopy and dye test in Sep 2012- moderate endometriosis removed---
    Diagnosed with unexplained infertility---
    Clomid cycle 1 in Feb 2013- BFN---
    Clomid cycle 2 in Mar 2013- BFN---
    IVF #1 in May 2013- BFN---
    IVF #2 in August 2013-BFN---
    Endometrial biopsy identified high natural killer cells---
    FET #1 in Oct 2013-delayed---
    FET #1 in Nov 2013 with Intralipids-BFN---
    FET #2 in January 2014- BFN---

    IVF #3 in March 2014 (new doctor new plan)-BFFN
    IVF #4 in June 2014 (last cycle with own eggs)- BFN
    IVF #5 in September 2014 (with donor eggs)- BFP plus 6 frozen blasts :)

     


    http://tryingtoconceiveafamily.blogspot.com.au/

     

     May Emerald / August Shooting Star / October Precious Pumpkin / November Harvest Hopeful / January Snowdrops / March Shimmering Shamrocks / June Bugs


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  • monimu13monimu13 member
    Wait it out, I'm sure that it will change. 2.3cm isn't that short anyways, my MFMs use less than 2.5cm as technically short. Try not to worry and good luck!!!
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    BFP #2: 10/12/12-m/c at 5 wks. 
    BFP #3: 8/27/13
    Me: MTHFR, Low AMH (1.1), High NK cells and Antiphospholipid Antibodies.
    DH:MFI-Low morph (1%), DNA fragmentation: Excellent!
    5 rounds of clomid, 3 IUIs, and multiple non-medicated cycles- BFFN                                                      
    IVF with ICSI in August 2013 brought us our babies.  ER-9R, 7M, 4F w/ICSI  ET of 2-Grade 2 blasts. 
    + HPT at 6dp5dt. #1 (8dp5dt)- 105    #2 (13dp5dt)- 510  #3 (15dp5dt)- 960  #4 (17dp5dt)- 1889
    Dx shortened cervix, PTL, and preeclampsia during pregnancy.  Lots of medications and 13 weeks of bedrest, babies were born healthy at 34w4d!

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