Ring in Pregnancy

The so-called ring (pessary) during pregnancy is used to correct such a violation as ischemic-cervical insufficiency (ICS). In a similar state, the isthmus with the cervix can not cope with the increasing burden on them, and may prematurely open, which ultimately is fraught with premature birth or miscarriage.

What is a pessary?

This method of treatment, in which the cervix is ​​worn during pregnancy, ring, refers to the conservative. It is used in cases where a woman's recommended reduction of physical activity, compliance with a certain regime, treatment with medications, did not bring results.

In itself, this kind of ring for pregnant women is a simple design that is developed taking into account the anatomical features of internal female genital organs. Its main function is the redistribution of pressure on the neck, which also contributes to maintaining the integrity of the mucous plug and reduces the possibility of infection.

One of the advantages of this type of treatment of ischemic-cervical insufficiency is the fact that it can be used after 25 weeks of gestation, when the seams are no longer applied to the neck.

In what cases is the setting of the pessary appointed?

Indications for installation on the cervix of the ring during pregnancy, which is necessary for the preservation of the fetus, are:

• the establishment of the NSI;
• prevention of miscarriages in women with habitual miscarriage;
• Pregnancy in age-related women with ovarian dysfunction;
• shortening and opening of the uterine neck;
• the presence of deformity and scars on the cervix;
• multiple pregnancy.

It is also worth noting that there are cases when the use of pessary is unacceptable. Among them are:

• bloody discharge from the genital tract in 2-3 trimesters;
• inflammatory processes of the vagina and uterine neck.