What kinds of things could cause dilation of the cervix?

Answer by  vickierender (26)

pressure from unborn babies head can cause the cervix to dilate or contractions of the uterus can cause the dilation of the cervix.

Answer by  ptsurvey (91)

Dilation of the cervix occurs during childbirth, miscarriage, induced abortion, or gynecological surgery. Prostaglandins cause cervical dilation and may occur naturally or be administered during childbirth or a surgical procedure.

Answer by  Sally30 (163)

Dilation of the cervix can be caused by pregnancy, and miscarriages. It is also a medical procedure done for multiple reasons including biopsy of cells in the cervix and uterus.

Answer by  tschu (417)

This is caused when a woman is in labor. The cervix dialates in order to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal.