Cervical stenosis is a narrowing of the cervical canal, which can be present from birth or develop after procedures such as cervical surgery, infection, or menopause-related changes. It can cause menstrual difficulties and can make procedures involving passage through the cervix, such as embryo transfer or hysteroscopy, more technically challenging. When cervical stenosis is identified, clinicians may use techniques such as gentle dilation, imaging guidance, or a trial procedure before treatment to plan around the narrowing and reduce difficulty at the time of embryo transfer.
Also known as: narrow cervix
Sources
- ICMR Standard Treatment Workflows (icmr.gov.in/standard-treatment-workflows-stws)
- Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (fogsi.org)
Last reviewed: 9 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.