Abstract: A cervix measuring device is provided including an elongated shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, a positioning member slidably carried by the elongated shaft, the positioning member having a semicircular shape to allow partially encirclement of a base of a ectocervix, and a stop member stopping the positioning member from sliding past the distal end of the elongated shaft.

Abstract: A cervix measuring device is provided including an elongated shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, a positioning member slidably carried by the elongated shaft, the positioning member having a semicircular shape to allow partially encirclement of a base of a ectocervix, and a stop member stopping the positioning member from sliding past the distal end of the elongated shaft.

Abstract: The present invention provides several devices and methods for determining dimensions of female reproductive organs. In one embodiment, a device for determining a dimension of a female reproductive organ includes a hollow member having a lumen, a measurement member insertable into the lumen of the hollow member and having a measurement scale disposed along a proximal portion, and a flange having a body offset substantially perpendicular to the hollow member. A device having a measurement member with a distal end extending substantially perpendicular to a main body, and an outer member with an open face and a space for advancement therethrough of the measurement member, wherein the outer member slidably engages the measurement member, is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides several devices and methods for determining dimensions of female reproductive organs. In one embodiment, a device for determining a dimension of a female reproductive organ includes a hollow member having a lumen, a measurement member insertable into the lumen of the hollow member and having a measurement scale disposed along a proximal portion, and a flange having a body offset substantially perpendicular to the hollow member. A device having a measurement member with a distal end extending substantially perpendicular to a main body, and an outer member with an open face and a space for advancement therethrough of the measurement member, wherein the outer member slidably engages the measurement member, is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides devices having an elongated member, a slidable indicator slidably engaged with the member and preferably a measuring scale to determine dimensions of female reproductive organs. Preferably, the device is adapted to determine the length of the cervix in the fornix vaginae, which is used in the disclosed methods to predict the risk of preterm labor, the risk of miscarriage, ease or difficulty of inducing labor, and fertility of an individual. Additional embodiments of the device determine dimensions of the fornix vaginae and dilation of the cervix uteri.

Abstract: The present invention provides devices having an elongated member, a stop slidably engaged with the member and preferably a measuring scale to determine dimensions of female reproductive organs. Preferably, the device is adapted to determine the length of the cervix in the fornix vaginae, which is used in the disclosed methods to predict the risk of preterm labor, risk of miscarriage, ease or difficulty of inducing labor, and fertility of an individual. Additional embodiments of the device determine dimensions of the fornix vaginae and dilation of the cervix uteri.