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Cervical pain, spotting, 34 weeks
I went to the doctor yesterday and usually when he checks my cervix I don't cramp much or complain about it. He told me yesterday that my cervix is very thin for 34 weeks but I woke up today and I am cramping so bad, it is very sharp pain and comes and goes. I don't think it's contractions because it's only in the cervical area (about halfway in between my pubic bone and belly button - waistline). I have also noticed that I am spotting a little bit too. It's not on my pantiliner or in the toilet but it is on the toilet paper when I wipe. Should I be worried? What is happening?
Thank you! I went to the emergency room the night after this post and it turns out that I was having premature labor. The nurse gave me a shot to stop the contractions and I am feeling a lot better now.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
As your body prepares for birth, your cervix will begin to soften, open (dilate) and thin (efface).This happens because the baby's head drops down into the pelvis, it pushes against the cervix and causes the cervix to relax,open and thin out, or efface. You may be having start of labor pains. If the contractions become regular or more frequent (one every 10-12 minutes for at least an hour) they may be premature labor contractions which can cause the cervix to open. It is important to contact your gynaec immediately.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
As your body prepares for birth, your cervix will begin to soften, open (dilate) and thin (efface).This happens because the baby's head drops down into the pelvis, it pushes against the cervix and causes the cervix to relax,open and thin out, or efface. You may be having start of labor pains. If the contractions become regular or more frequent (one every 10-12 minutes for at least an hour) they may be premature labor contractions which can cause the cervix to open. It is important to contact your gynaec immediately.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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