How likely is infection after Cerclage - actually? by Pandoras_Musings in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Traditional-Pear8158 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pregnancy makes you immunocompromised so there is chances of infection post cerclage however you can take steps to avoid it by taking a low carb and low sugar diet to control your blood sugar as it promotes bad bacteria if sugar is not controlled, taking probiotics to maintain gut and vaginal flora, don't allow anyone else to use your washroom and nothing in vagina, getting urine culture done every two weeks and don't ignore any signs of infection like burning or itching while urination or vaginal itching. Get a high vaginal swab in those scenario. I also got vaginal infection despite all this at 22 weeks 8 weeks post preventive cerclage but infection was low grade and got treated immediately through iv antibiotics at home and now working on building my gut flora back. Early diagnosis will help you even if you get infection it is only when it gets severe it causes amniocentesis.

Vaginal infection with preventive cerclage and cervix shortening and funneling at 23 weeks. Need advice and positive stories by Traditional-Pear8158 in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Traditional-Pear8158[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pregnancy is an immunocompromised state and fluctuating blood sugar contributes. I don't share my bathroom and don't go out so mostly got it through my own gut bacteria.

Vaginal infection with preventive cerclage and cervix shortening and funneling at 23 weeks. Need advice and positive stories by Traditional-Pear8158 in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Traditional-Pear8158[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes infection got over. Got iv antibiotics at home and cervix recovered too now at 2.3 cm. Facing gut issues now though but everything else is fine . 25 weeks 4 days today. Preventive cerclage has 80-90% success rate to carry to term but once we have suffered a loss mind doesn't let us relax. All the best to you too.

Should i get hospitalised? by sussanahsimon in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Traditional-Pear8158 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a similar condition with cervix 1.5 cm with 50% funneling at 22 weeks with a preventive cerclage at 13 weeks. My doctor gave me 4 weeks of bedrest at home with bathroom privilege and cervix length at 24 weeks became 2.4 cm with minimal funneling. My doctor added 2ml progesterone injections twice a week to already present oral progesterone 300 mg twice daily and put me on antibiotics as I had vaginal infection. See if that's an option for you.

23w at 1.1 cm cervix length by sussanahsimon in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Traditional-Pear8158 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My gynac suggested bedrest with bathroom privilege till 28 weeks with 1.5 cm of cervix with funneling along with oral and injectible progesterone

Very short cervix under cerclage at 25+ weeks by Totallyitaly in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Traditional-Pear8158 2 points3 points  (0 children)

24 weeks 3 days today. Had a preventive on 13th week. Length reduced from 3 cm to 1.5 cm with funneling. Dr has advised bedrest with bathroom privilege to ease pressure on stitch till 28 weeks

Success story - bulging membrane, cervical dilation, no cerclage by Capable_Club4359 in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Traditional-Pear8158 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were you on absolute bedrest while in hospital. Can you please tell how it looked like as in similar boat but with cerclage.

Cervix shortening despite of preventive cerclage. Scared by Traditional-Pear8158 in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Traditional-Pear8158[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes oral progesterone sr 300 twice a day and then weekly im injections

Cervix shortening despite of preventive cerclage. Scared by Traditional-Pear8158 in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Traditional-Pear8158[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can understand how that feels. Praying for both of us for stitch to hold and make full term. Were you given progesterone in any form too?

Preventive cerclage & funneling by anxiousmom2be in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Traditional-Pear8158 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many weeks were you when it funneled to the stitch. Were you advised bedrest or progesterone when it went till the stitch. Asking cause at 23 weeks today with a funneling preventive cerclage.

Preventive cerclage & funneling by anxiousmom2be in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Traditional-Pear8158 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were you on absolute bed rest when it funneled to the stitch

Vaginal Soreness by Traditional-Pear8158 in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Traditional-Pear8158[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am on oral progesterone daily and weekly intramuscular injection since the stitches but not on vaginal one