open cervix is it a bad sign

[xxangel]

is your cervix soposed to be closed at 7-8 weeks pregnant, if its not will you have a miscarriage, im really scared i have had 2 m/c already plz help

[xxangel]

thanks for the responces x x i have docs appointment 2mo but its male :( x

[michelle148]

Most  but not all women who have never had a child or any instrumentation of their cervix (such as from a D&C) have a small, round cervical opening. After a woman gives birth (or even just goes through labor) or after the cervix is dilated for a procedure, the opening may be larger and more oval in shape.
The size and shape of the cervical opening is a problem only if the opening is pinpoint (stenotic); this may impede menstrual flow, leading to increased cramping and a higher chance of endometriosis. Stenosis of the cervix is usually a consequence of procedures such as a LEEP (done to remove significantly abnormal cells, or dysplasia) or multiple D&Cs. Other than stenosis, it does not matter what shape the opening is.

[nikko*ttc]

Well, it should be closed. How can you tell it isn't? Has the doctor said that it isn't? I would make an appointment with Dr. and tell him what you think. If it hasn't closed then it more than likely is an incompetent cervix. Caught early enough you should be able to carry to term. They usually put a stitch in your cervix to keep it closed.

Here's a site that explains what it may be.

http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancycomplications/incompetentcervix.html

http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/common/standard/transform.jsp?requestURI=/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/incompetent_cervix.jsp