ICD-11 definition : A condition of the cervix uteri, caused by the weakness of the cervical tissue and
intrauterine pressure as pregnancy progresses. This condition is characterized by
dilation and effacement of the cervix before reaching a term pregnancy. This condition
may lead to a miscarriage during the second trimester, or an early preterm birth during
the third trimester.;
ICD-11 synonym : cervical incompetence; incompetence of cervix;
ICD-11 inclusion : cervical os incompetent; patent cervix; Investigation and management of (suspected) cervical incompetence in a nonpregnant
woman;
A condition of the cervix uteri, caused by the weakness of the cervical tissue and
intrauterine pressure as pregnancy progresses. This condition is characterized by
dilation and effacement of the cervix before reaching a term pregnancy. This condition
may lead to a miscarriage during the second trimester, or an early preterm birth during
the third trimester.