COTW SMNET Catch of the week 23/1/12

The doctor then leaves, help Emma dress and give a pad, the nurse says that quite a large section of cervix has been removed but that it should all heal normally. Give Emma a leaflet explaining the procedure and aftercare and tell her to contact her GP if she notices any bleeding or offensive odour to discharge lasting more than a few days, advise her not to drive home.

Six weeks later Emma attends a follow up appointment at her GP, he remarks that although it has healed well practically no cervix is now remaining, as a result she cannot have a coil/mirena device fitted (he did try but could not insert it).
Annual smears are recommended for the first 5 years to ensure the changes don’t return, 3 years later Emma conceives again and was concerned that the scarring would prevent her cervix from dilating, the was unfounded as she laboured in a similar fashion to her other babies.

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Glad it didn't affect her next pregnancy. I helped look after a lady whose cervix did not dilate after a similar procedure, but was completely effaced, confusing the 3 MW's who VE'd her! She ended up with a section.

Thanks for another fascinating COTW!!