Cervical length question -- a little bit worried

petite chouette · September 2011

Have you seen your cervical length change from appt to appt? If it went down a decent amount, but the length was still considered "good," was your doctor concerned?

At my OB appt 2 weeks ago, it was ~4.2. A couple days ago at my MFM appt, it was ~3.5. The MFM did not seem worried. To me, though, that seems like a decent change in 2 weeks. I have another appt with my OB next week, so I'll make sure they check on it -- but in the meantime, I can't help but worry a little bit.

Also, a related question -- do any of you have an aching pain really low, near your cervix? This started for me a few weeks ago, and the OB thinks it's just growing pains from my ute (they checked for infection, which was negative). I am probably just over-thinking everything.

NicoleeBonsai · September 2011

i have never been told what my cervical length is - only that it is long and closed. 3.5 is still a great measurement, even though there was a change from the earlier appt. i think with a twins PG it is natural for your length to change like that, and if your MFM wasn't concerned then try not to be. i would definitely follow-up on the length at your next appt though.

and yes, i do get that achiness on what i assume is my cervix. i've mentioned it and was told it was just growing pains. right around where you are in a twins pregnancy is prime time for your ute to be growing and stretching and just being generally uncomfortable. i still get those aches every once in a while now (and now i'm like, OMG i must be in labor, lol).

summer_12 · September 2011

I'm having my cervix checked weekly or every other week right now because of 2 LEEPs that I had years ago. My first measurement was 4.6 and then a couple weeks later (last week) it was 3.5. My doctor was completely satisfied with that measurement and said not to worry about the change at all. I guess sometimes the cervix changes length and may get a little shorter as you progress. They are just making sure it doesn't get to 2.5 or below. Good luck! I'm sure you're just fine!

petite chouette · September 2011

Thank you so much, ladies -- I seriously feel a lot better now. Time for me to work on not finding something to worry about every 5 seconds!

kthappy76 · September 2011

I did not have any cervical measurements until my anatomy scan, when they found that it was short and funnelled. I had lost my mucus plug the week before and had lots of pain. I don't know that fluctuations while still long are a problem, but if it gets progressively shorter over time, that usually is not a great sign. My only advice is to be vigilant about getting checked. That and the fact that mine was slow, are the only reasons I am still pg. Best of luck to you.

patchen30 · September 2011

I agree with all the other ladies. 3.5cm is absolutely ideal. I don't think it means much that it changed from over 4 to 3.5 If it would make you feel better, for peace of mind, push to have it followed up on. But, I think if your OB were worried he/she would be following it closely anyway.

When I was in L&D last week the Dr. was going to check my cervix but said "DO NOT expect 3" b/c the cervix does shorten as pregnancy progresses and it's not necessarily always a bad thing.

mikeandangie · September 2011

I had mine checked biweekly because of LEEP. I actually had it at 3. something , and the next week it went back to 4 something. You never know. 3.5 is great though.

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