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Friable Cervix During Pregnancy: Causes, First Trimester and Spotting During Pregnancy

The cervix is the neck of the uterus. It is the part of the uterus that connects it to the vagina. The cervix has an important role to play during pregnancy. During pregnancy, the cervix becomes soft and tender and is swollen due to increased blood circulation to the pelvic region.

There is also something called a ‘friable cervix’ during pregnancy. When the cervix is prone to bleeding it is termed as friable. This kind of cervix is fragile, can be easily irritated due to which bleeding is common. Increased blood flow to the cervical region will aggravate a cervix which is already friable. The main symptom of this condition is bleeding. Friable cervix during pregnancy is not to be left untreated. It can lead to miscarriage. However friable cervix and spotting during pregnancy may not always be very harmful and may not necessarily jeopardize the pregnancy. However, it is best to get a cervical examination done. A highly friable cervix might scar easily, thus creating problems in further pregnancies.

Friable cervix during pregnancy causes, include STDs. The Human Papilloma Virus or HPV is the main cause of a friable cervix. Chlamydia is one such STD that can cause this condition. An untreated Chlamydia can cause bleeding after sexual intercourse, pain and infections. It can also cause infertility in severe cases.

Friable cervix in the first trimester is possible and can be treated. However, studies on the effectiveness and safety of treatment procedures have not always been conclusive. Laser therapy, cryotherapy and colposcopy are some of the possible procedures to treat it. However, risks involve a permanent scarring of the tissues in the cervix.

Even before trying to get pregnant, a woman to undergo regular healthy check-ups to determine abnormalities so that she can accordingly decide upon her future course of action. Cervical check-ups are essential. Bleeding may not always be caused by a friable cervix. It can also be caused by UTIs or Urinary Tract Infections, due to hemorrhoids, the presence of cervical polyps and so on. Sometimes vaginal infections may also cause spotting. Vaginal infection in a few cases can make a cervix friable. Birth control pills may worsen a friable cervix. Women, who desire to have children as well as those who choose not to, need to take care of their bodies. Those wishing to get pregnant must be make sure that their reproductive organs are in the pink of health so as to avoid the possibility of complications later on.

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