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cerclage and progesterone shots

gingerygirlgingerygirl member
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I had my first appointment today complete with an ultrasound. Everything looks good, baby is measuring at 7w5d which is a few days less than we thought it should be (8w2d) but my doctor isnt concerned. I probably just ovulated late.

Anyway, she is recommending that I get a cerclage done. Even though what happened to me before was clearly preterm labor with no signs of cervical incompetence, she wants me to get it just to be on the safe side. Also, starting at 16 weeks I have to go in every week for a progesterone shot. She said they are super painful but super effective.

Have any of you ladies ever had a cerclage? What can I expect from it?
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Re: cerclage and progesterone shots

  • Danielle0311Danielle0311 member
    I have a cerclage but never did progesterone shots. My cervix was shortening at 22 weeks so I had an emergency cerlcage and I'm now 33 weeks and everything looks good! The procedure wasn't bad, I needed an epidural for it and went home from the hospital the same day. Good luck!

    Me (30) DH (31) Married 5/13, TTC since 2/13
    BFP #1 Blighted Ovum resulting in D&C on 11/1/13
    BFP #2 Ectopic Pg, lap surgery on 3/12/14, R tube removed

    BFP # 3, EDD 2/21/15 * please be our rainbow*
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  • gingerygirlgingerygirl member
    My doc told me I'd be going completely under...hmm not sure which I'd prefer, going under or epidural
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  • erinelerinel member
    I don't have a cerclage, but I get the progesterone shots every week, and they aren't painful at all.

    Me 32 (Stage IV Endometriosis, short luteal phase) DH 38

    Married 5/2010

    January 2014- DS born healthy at 35.4 weeks

    February 2014- DS passed away due to complications from adenovirus

    February 2015- Rainbow baby DD born at 36.3 weeks

    My chart: http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/42fd32 

     


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  • chicagojackiechicagojackie member
    Both myself and @Samuelismomma ‌ have (had) cerclages. Go for the sedation. I took oral progesterone but have low progesterone. Normally if you have the cerclage you don't also need progesterone unless your level is low.

    Cerclage=pelvic rest (no sex)
    Progesterone=worsened constipation and n/v

    But! Samuellismomma just had her rainbow and I'm 32+4.
    BFP #1: It's a GIRL! DD born October, 2012
    BFP #2: m/c at 7w, February, 2014
    BFP #3: It's a BOY! Please be our rainbow! Due February, 2015
    *everyone always welcome*
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  • cassy0407cassy0407 member
    No experience with a cerclage, but I get the 17P shot weekly and I am the most pregnant I've ever been! The shot itself isn't too painful, but sometimes I get a lump at the injection site and its itchy. A warm compress usually helps. 
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  • wreckitsmommywreckitsmommy member
    ...LO mentioned...

    My son was IVF and I had to give myself progesterone shots daily from the day of the insemination until I was 12 weeks pregnant. Not please, but not too bad once you get used to it. :)
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  • beckynsean11beckynsean11 member
    I'm in the opposite position. My last loss was because of IC not PTL. I just had a cerclage done 2 weeks ago & will be starting P17 shots on Monday off the off chance that they could also help. The cerclage was fine. I was given a spinal, so I was awake for the entire procedure but felt nothing. I didn't love the spinal, but only because it took about 2 hours to fully wear off. It was awkward to be awake in a room of 6 people while spread-eagle, but totally fine other than that. I had some period-like cramping & spotting for a few hours after the procedure, but felt fine after that. My doc had me admitted for overnight observation just because he is a little over-cautious. I've felt fine since then. I've been on pelvic rest, but since my cervix has lengthened since the procedure, he's considering lifting that in a few more weeks. 

       Me: IR-PCOS, elevated DHEAs, low progesterone, weak ovulation  DH: low volume, low T
    SHG 5/10/13: both tubes blocked; HSG 6/28 = Left tube cleared! Right blocked.
    BFP#1 7/20/13 EDD 3/30/14, m/c 8/19/13, D&E 8/21/13, Chromosomal results = normal, female
    Lap & hysteroscopy scheduled for 10/31, right tube cleared, no endo found! ...Happy Halloween!
    Cycle 14: Clomid (50)+ IUI = BFP! EDD 9/16/14~ Rowan Elizabeth born sleeping at 17w4d on 4/12/14 due to IC.
    ~There is no foot too small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world~
    New RE June 2014. RPL b/w - negative. SIS looking for uterine/cervical abnormalities & Asherman's 6/10/14 - ALL CLEAR!  
    Cycle 16: Natural IUI = CP, Cycle 17: Femara (2.5) + IUI = BFN, Cycle 18 Femara (5) + IUI = BFFN, Cycle 19: Break
    Cycle 20: Clomid (50)+ IUI = BFP EDD 6/20, transvaginal cerclage 12/19, Carson Quinn born sleeping at 16w3d on 1/6/15 due to IC
    Phone consult with Dr. Haney (Univ of Chicago) for transabdominal cercalge scheduled for 2/9/15.
    "We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams."
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