What is cervical dilation, cervical canal exploration

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Doctor's answer:

Cervical Dilation: Mechanically or pharmacologically slow dilation of the cervical os to facilitate uterine cavity procedures and expel uterine contents. For example: Misoprostol is used for cervical dilation; dilators are used for induced abortion. Cervical Os Exploration: Mainly to check if the cervical os is.