Cervical length in late pregnancy

The cervix is ​​the part of the female uterus that connects to the vagina. Although it is not the main part of the uterus, it has a great impact on women's reproductive health and reproductive success rate. The length of the cervix will also change with the woman's pregnancy cycle. From this change, doctors can accurately diagnose various gynecological diseases. Let's take a look at the length of the cervix in the late pregnancy.

The cervix, also known as the uterine cervix, is one of the important tissues and organs in the female reproductive system. From the embryo and female fetus to old age, the cervix involves disease prevention and health care issues such as gynecology, obstetrics, family planning, women's health and reproductive health throughout a woman's life. It involves the health of the women themselves, family happiness, economic and social issues, and is also closely related to sex and reproduction.

There was no significant difference in cervical length and cervical canal width among different gestational age groups in normal singleton pregnant women. The average cervical length was (36±5) mm, and the cervical canal width was (4±1) mm. The cut-off value is cervical length ≤ 26 mm.

Obstetricians usually use B-ultrasound to understand the length of a pregnant woman's cervix within 22-24 weeks. If the cervix is ​​longer than 30 mm, premature birth will generally not occur and it is considered normal. However, if it is shorter than this value, especially shorter than 25 mm, it indicates a higher possibility of premature birth. There was no significant difference in cervical length and cervical canal width among different gestational age groups in normal singleton pregnant women. The average cervical length was (36±5) mm, and the cervical canal width was (4±1) mm. The cut-off value is cervical length ≤ 26 mm.

Things to note about a short cervix

It is easy to have a short cervix during pregnancy. If it is found during the examination, don't worry too much. You can pay attention to the following aspects:

1. Pay attention to rest, stay in bed as much as possible, do not do any inappropriate exercise, and do not lift heavy objects.

2. Pay attention to your diet. Pregnancy requires a variety of nutrients, and mothers should pay attention to a balanced diet to ensure adequate nutrition for themselves and their children and avoid premature birth caused by malnutrition. Soy products and fresh fruits and vegetables are very nutritious. Take appropriate amount of supplement every day.

3. People with short cervix should try to avoid sexual intercourse during pregnancy.

4. Keep a happy mood. If you find that your cervix is ​​very short, don't be depressed all day, but be optimistic.