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decisions??
I had a cone biopsy on my cervix about 5 years ago due to severe abnormal cells. My Doc at that time said if I ever had a baby I needed to have a cerclage in case of an incompetent cervix. Well, I have since learned that she was fairly aggressive with her treatments and I haven't been to her in over 4 years.
I love my new doctor and at my appointment Friday she was supposed to measure my cervix and talk to us about the advantages/disadvantages. She said that cone surgeries are so common now and it doesn't necessarily mean I need a cerclage.
Well, at my appointment Friday my regular doctor was delivering a baby so I saw a different doctor. He is supposed to be very good, but I felt like he was in a hurry and not real concerned about me. When I asked about the cerclage he didn't even measure my cervix, just said he wanted to go ahead and schedule it in about 2 weeks. He looked at my husband and said "sorry man, no sex" and walked out.
Now I know the cerclage would be for the safety of the baby, but couldn't we wait a little while instead of doing it so soon? I am going to see my regular doctor again before I schedule it, but I was just wondering what everyone thought. Thanks for input!
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Re: decisions??
(Also replied on the sep 2010 board)
I would go to see a MFM first before you do anything. They are specialists for a reason and see women with similar issues everyday.
My OB basically lets my MFM make the decisions from about 12 weeks to 36. He gets to decide what I'm allowed to do and we relay it back to my OB.
Good Luck!!! Hugs!
Being brushed off by a doctor like that is pretty unacceptable. Is that someone you may see again? Not even related to the cerclage I would not be ok with that kind of treatment.
MFM is also known as a perinatologist. You are in the Houston area, so am I. My MRM is Dr. Kirshon at Texas Woman's. He may be a drive for you but he is the best.
I was referred to him by my OB to check cervical length. Based on that, we placed a cerclage at 14 weeks. I would not have gotten a cerclage without having measurements. There are risks in the procedure as well as restrictions because of it and there is no reason to do that without knowing if it is needed.
Sounds like you got poor medical advice.
Good luck.
I am glad you like your doc. I just would not like having another doc who is so flippant treating me at all. Is there a way to request not to have him see you again? Is it possible he would deliver you if she is unavailable.
Anyway, I know that is another issue. But it still does not change that I would not get a cerclage without having cervical length checked. I had mine checked twice (to see how it progressed) before scheduling the surgery. Certainly if you need it you do not want to avoid it since the alternative is risky, but how do you even know if you need it? Plenty of people have LEEPs or cone procedures and have completely normal cervical length.
Wingedbride you are reading my mind. I had a LEEP and was lucky enough to avoid the cerclage. If you're able to do it and lucky enough for it to work..... modified bedrest and pelvic rest can go a long way. I made it to 37 weeks 5 days with DS!! he was a healthy 7lbs 5 oz. At my last MFM visit I was down to 21mm without pressure and 17mm with pressure. I thank my lucky stars everyday that everything turned out so well. I was so lucky....maybe you will be too. Plus since you know ahead of time, they'll probably monitor you often to make sure you're both safe.
Just don't jump into something as drastic as a cerclage without knowing for sure that it's needed.