Progesterone support (UK)

My cervix went to 7mm at 24 weeks (was 24mm until then and I’ve also had lletz). They said 24 weeks was too late to put in a stitch as a chance of breaking the waters. I was on progesterone up to 37 weeks and I delivered at 38 weeks. I changed my day to day a lot as well…worked from home full time and spent most of the rest of my pregnancy sitting, minimising standing and walking. Try not to worry but rest as much as you can…does get a bit boring but worth it at the end!

Following as I’m in exactly the same situ, just 2 weeks behind (16+2).

My cervix was only 15mm, I took progesterone until 34 weeks and my LO didn’t arrive until 40+1 😊 xx

this gives me great reassurance! Thank you!

@Steph did you have to do any lifestyle changes like resting or bed rest or did you go about life and work as usual?

no I didn’t, I was cautious about lifting heavy and I didn’t have sex only to be safe but I was told I still could but nothing else no

this is interesting! I had half resigned myself to bed rest but good to know not needed

Hey everyone, just writing an update incase someone comes across this thread in the future!
Currently 21 weeks and my last scan was 22mm with a closed cervix so the plan is to keep taking progesterone and not get a stitch for now.
This was all up in the air last week as I had another measurement from a sonographer at 19mm however the scan this week was by a consultant who said that it's likely last weeks measurement was wrong.
Apparently it's normal to have increased scar tissue after a Lletz which makes it more difficult to measure and sonographers are generally used to scanning babies, so sometimes their measurements can be off.
It's such a stressful journey and I can't stress enough how important it is to advocate and push for yourself. Last week after the incorrect 19mm measurement the doctor was trying to push me into a stitch. I'm so glad I listened to my gut and pushed to be seen by a specialist in the preterm clinic.

I'll be back again with an update in 2 weeks! X

Hi how are you getting on? X

ah I'm sorry for not updating the thread! So I went back 2 weeks after at 24w and my length was stable. It was still 22mm which is shorter than average but it didn't actually go down from the previous measurements. The consultant was confident that my cervix was strong and there was no signs of funnelling etc. we decided to stick to the progesterone plan and not risk an stitch as she didn't think it was necessary and I'm so glad that's the approach we took. I'm now 27w and haven't had any issues or cause for concern! I'm now discharged and will continue taking Cyclogest twice a day until 36w as a precaution! But all good. If you're in the same position, I'd push to get seen by a specialist and get a second opinion and listen to your gut!

Thank you for your reply
Well unfortunately my story is a bit different.
My measurements were -
46mm at 19 weeks with a funnelled cervix.
38mm at 21 weeks. Cervix still funnelling.
Then less than 24hrs later length reduced again to 26mm. [this was 3 days ago]

I had been taking 400mg cyclogest since 19 weeks. It either hasn’t done much or my cervix would have been worse.
They advised I had a stitch the next day.
So Wednesday I had a surgical stitch placed.
Currently at home recovering.
But anxious and worried.

I am so glad you are doing ok. 🙂
I’m hoping I can make it 1 day. / 1 week at a time.

I lost my baby boy last year at 22 weeks. I’m praying it doesn’t happen again. Xx