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What Is The Symptom For Placenta Previa?
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If my placenta is 4.1 cm away from the internal os, am I considered someone with placenta previa?? Or simply low lying placenta??
I was looking into it and read if it is 5 cm or below, it's placenta previa. I need am expert's answer
Many thx!
If my placenta is 4.1 cm away from the internal os, am I considered someone with placenta previa?? Or simply low lying placenta??
I was looking into it and read if it is 5 cm or below, it's placenta previa. I need am expert's answer
Many thx!
Mon, 10 Nov 2014
Dear madam,I understand your concern.In my opinion placenta praevia is a condition where in placenta lies in the lower uterine segment with lessthan or equal to 2.5 cm from internal os.
Your report is saying 4 cm from internal os .This does not come under placenta praevia .so dont worry.relax.
Your report is saying 4 cm from internal os .This does not come under placenta praevia .so dont worry.relax.
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