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Cervical incompetence

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Cervical incompetence describes a cervix that is abnormally prone to dilate in the second trimester of pregnancy, resulting in spontaneous abortion of the fetus. Evacuation is usually painless and without associated bleeding. Uterine contractions are uncommon.


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