What are the methods to speed up the disappearance of the cervical canal?

The cervical canal is located below the female uterus and is cone-shaped. The top of the cervical canal is tightly connected to the uterus. Although the cervical canal is located in an inconspicuous position in the body, it does play an important role. When a woman is about to give birth, the cervical canal will begin to disappear. After the cervical canal disappears, the cervical opening will dilate, and natural childbirth begins. So what method can be used to speed up the disappearance of the cervical canal?

How to speed up the disappearance of the cervix

1. The closure of the cervical canal occurs during childbirth. Before delivery, the length of the cervical canal is about two centimeters. After delivery, the internal cervical opening will expand upward and outward, and the cervical canal will form a funnel shape. As the cervical canal gradually shortens until it disappears, it becomes a part of the lower part of the uterus. In women who give birth naturally for the first time, the cervical canal disappears first, and then the external cervical opening expands. For women who have experienced natural childbirth, the cervical canal disappears first and the external cervical opening opens at the same time.

2. The disappearance of the cervical canal is a natural phenomenon for pregnant women. However, when there are abnormalities in the cervical canal, appropriate treatment should be taken. If the cervical canal is closed or narrow and the cervix is ​​hypoplastic, uterine dilation treatment can be used. Treatment can be performed after the end of menstruation or during ovulation. Remember to sterilize the probe before entering the uterine cavity and then use the cervical dilator. For patients with congenital cervical hypoplasia, artificial cycle treatment can be used, or large doses of progesterone can be used to treat false pregnancy. A drainage tube should be placed to avoid re-adhesion.

What causes a short cervical canal?

A short cervical canal is actually a problem of female congenital development, which will have a great impact on female fertility. Because if a woman has a short cervical canal during pregnancy, she is prone to premature birth or miscarriage during pregnancy, which is something no expectant mother wants to see.

Causes of short cervix

(1) Generally speaking, the length of the cervical canal is the result of a woman's own development. In other words, it may be a symptom caused by congenital maldevelopment.

(2) If a pregnant woman has a short cervix, it may mean that there is a problem with her birth canal. In this case, an ultrasound examination can be used to measure the length of the cervix, which can ultimately help prevent the pregnant woman from experiencing symptoms and take early measures to avoid adverse risks.

What to do if the cervix is ​​short

(1) Pregnant women with short cervical canals must reduce ground activities in a timely manner, especially temporarily stop all exercises or labor that may increase abdominal pressure. It is recommended to rest in bed.

(2) A short cervical canal may cause the risk of premature birth. Pregnant women are advised to temporarily stop having sex to avoid adverse risks.

(3) For pregnant women with signs of premature birth, they can consider whether to undergo cervical cerclage to help fix the position of the cervix and try to avoid the occurrence of premature birth based on their actual situation.