Question 1

how to  fix a ruptured uterus?

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What did your doc sa: Say ! deoends on hwere the tear is and how much bleeding you are having , sometimes iteh rupture can be sewn back together, sometimes you need to remove the uterus cause the rupture cannot be fixed every single case is differenet.

Question 2

what are the major symptoms of ruptured uterus?

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Ruptured Uterus: I think the biggest sign is fetal distress.  If you don't have an epidural then you may feel pain.  Sometimes there are not symptoms till it happens.  I had a patient that had this catastrophic event and the babies heart rate dropped and never went back to normal.  When the baby was delivered it was severely depressed and developed cp.  Hope this helps give some personal info.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: ruptured uterus?

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Uterine muscle opens: A "ruptured uterus" usually refers to the separation of a previous uterine incision while attempting a vbac (vaginal birth after cesarean). It may also very rarely occur in a normal uterus while inducing labor.
It is life-threatening for the mom and the baby.  It can result in severe hemorrhaging, infection, need for a hysterectomy and rarely maternal death, 
lack of oxygen for the baby may occur.

Question 4

what is the treatment for ruptured uterus?

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Ruptured Uterus: You will either have a hysterectomy or a repair of the uterus.  There is a chance of you needing blood transfusions and worse, even dying.  Hope this helps.

Question 5

can a ruptured uterus be ment and the patient have a baby ?

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See below: This is a topic of discussion for you OB physician. The uterus will always be weak around the scar tissue where it ruptured. This increases your risk of a recurrence during another pregnancy. Talk to your OB doctor to review your case.

Question 6

if i have a ruptured uterus, can i still have a healthy pregnancy?

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Yes: Pregnancy after uterine rupture requires careful evaluation and management. The cause of hte rupture and the extent of the uterine defect, for instance, are two crucial factors in evaluating obstetric risk. The best clinician to answer this question is your gynecologist, who will be able to give you the information you need after a thorough review of the records pertaining to the uterine rupture.

Question 7

what is a uterine rupture?

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Muscle tears: The uterus is a muscle that can rupture, or tear. Most commonly, uterine rupture occurs at the site of scar formation. For example, after a woman has a cesarean section (in which the uterus is opened and stitched back together), a scar will form. This scar in the uterus could tear apart during a subsequent labor, causing uterine rupture.

Question 8

can you die from uterine rupture?

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Yes: If untreated, this can lead to severe bleeding and infection.

Question 9

is it possible to carry a baby after a uterine rupture (because of myomectomy) following a miscarriage?

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Yes: If uterus was repaired, and close observation of  a new pregnancy by your doctor.  There is  always an increased risk of rupture of uterus, if this occurred before.

Question 10

how dangerous is a pregancy after uterine rupture? 1st baby born normally, 2nd c-section, 3rd vbac attempt which resulted in stillbirth.

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High risk pregnancy: Your physician there will know your specifics and if you are even advised to get pregnant again. Many women in your situation are advised against future pregnancies!

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