18 weeks pregnant cervix 27mm

Hello, i am 18 weeks pregnant. I see the consultant on Wednesday due to previous LLETZ procedures. My cervix was measuring 27mm so he has put me progesterone and I am going back Wednesday for another scan. If it has got any smaller he said I will have the stitch that day but if not I will carry on with progesterone and be checked every week up until 24 weeks. Can anyone tell me what happens after 24 weeks? I know you’re not meant to have the stitch after this time is it less likely for your cervix to change at this point? Thank you x

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Hi denise, can I check how you progressed? I’m a similar situation but haven’t been offered the stitch but wondering if I need to start on the progesterone (they haven’t suggested but finding I’m needing to advocate and ask for things)x

Hello, I was on progesterone until I was 37 weeks pregnant! Mine got shorter though so they tried to do the stitch but unfortunately it had got to small so ended up have an Arabin pessary which basically takes the pressure off of the cervix. I did get to full term with that! Have they said much to you xx

It’s been a bit difficult as I’ve had to literally ask for everything. I had a private scan which showed a short cervix 2.8 and then after loads of prompting they finally done a scan which confirmed 2.7 at 23 weeks.

They’ve not said anything yet but I worry that they are being a bit dismissive. So I’m having to ask for most things myself.

How did you find the arabin pessary? Can that be put at anytime? If I can get to 37 weeks I’d be soo happy, did they say whether the pessary helped push you along?xx

Sorry, yes it was fine. It was a little uncomfortable having it put in and out but nothing major.

Yes this can be put in at anytime. The doctor believe this got me full term xx

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