Question 1

could uterine scarring from a previous c-section effect future pregnancies?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Make sure you share you history of a c-section with your obstetrician or midwife. It can possibly affect your pregnancy, & will certainly affect your delivery. Many women do deliver after c-section with the right care if the incision was of the right type. It is a good idea to get a copy of the operative report  for your c-section so that if you go into labor without warning you will have it.

Question 2

nervous about repeat c section. itll be #4. my last was 3.5 yrs. dr said my uterus &scar is great & just space em. husband wants 2 mor. wat r the risk?

Accepted Answer

If you were my pt: I would tell you this should be your last one, even though it looked good last time you could have scar tissue  now, your doc will tell u that, the more u have the more chance that the placenta can stick to the scar and then u need emergency csection- hysterectomy- very dangerous, also the more u have the more chance of uterine atony afterwards and the more chance uterine rupture and chronic pain.

Question 3

i hv been diagnosed with cyst in uterus on the scar site hv had a c-section delivery 3months back with my 1st baby at age of 36yrs my problem is constant pelvic pain and continuous bleeding from past 19days?

Accepted Answer

Fibroid: It is likely a uterine fibroid. If you are not breast feeding you may be having your period.  That is if the pain is due to the bleeding.  It is likely not a problem to your health unless you get anemic from bleeding; consider resuming a birth control pill and use 2 Aleve (naproxen) 2x per day.  If painful urination or up more than 2x per night to pee might have a bladder infection creeping in.

Question 4

been having sharp pain in my uterus worse under my c-section scar it also feels sore when i stand up and sit down what may be the cause? not on period

Accepted Answer

Bladder infection: A great explanation for pain exactly where you are describing would be a bladder infection.  Go in for a urine test and exam to see if this is possible.

Question 5

rotten egg smelling thin, brownish discharge, sometimes bloody, pain during sex, pain in uterus all the time. all this since c-section a year ago. have treated bv multiple times. have had a scan, shows lots of scar tissue, clear papsmear?

Accepted Answer

Chronic infection: You are exhibiting the signs of chronic infection. The source may not be vaginal, but uterine/tubal. Talk to your MD about doing a more investigative procedure to find the source.

Question 6

mri pelvic report :small csection scar along anterior uterine body, lobular abnormal thickening of junctional zone upto 12mm in keeping adenomyosis-

Accepted Answer

Adenomyosis: Adenomyosis is when the blood lining of the endometrium invades the muscle of the uterus. It can cause the uterus to become enlarged, boggy, and painful. It is also associated with heavy abnormal bleeding.  

Endomteriosis with when that same lining travels to other places in the body. 

The MRI description could describe both of these.

Question 7

37 with previous csection w/uterine window. since c i have heavy periods/spot lasting 10 days. my endo lining was 13.7mm day 10.  could scar be issue?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Bleeding irregularity can come from problems in C-section scars but this is not that common. Your doctor could do a hysteroscopy and easily examine it as well as the rest of the uterine cavity. Management will depend on your future fertility plans.

Question 8

what would be causing a lump at my csection scar.ultrasound shows nothin, but slightly enlarged and tilted uterus.

Accepted Answer

Scar tissue: Amount the many possibilities included but not limited are scar tissue granulation tissue, and fatty tissue. A stitch that may not have resorbed may be the cause. Since it was not seen on ultrasound, one might consider a CT or MRI as a means of further testing.

Question 9

is my c section scar wrong?

Accepted Answer

Unable to assess: Its not possible to assess your scar without an exam.  Are you having any problems with the scar such as pain, redness, keloid formation, discharge, etc?   Best wishes!

Question 10

why would a 30 year old c-section scar itch?

Accepted Answer

Uncommon: Sometimes, women feel an incision will "itch" after a c-section.  As long as there aren't any signs of redness or swelling around the incision, it usually just means that the incision is healing.  In your case, it is uncommon for it to itch so many years after surgery.  Speak to your physician and have it examined.

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Uterine scarring from c section

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Could uterine scarring from a previous c-section effect future pregnancies?

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Nervous about repeat c section. itll be #4. my last was 3.5 yrs. dr said my uterus &scar is great & just space em. husband wants 2 mor. wat r the risk?

A member asked:

I hv been diagnosed with cyst in uterus on the scar site hv had a c-section delivery 3months back with my 1st baby at age of 36yrs my problem is constant pelvic pain and continuous bleeding from past 19days?

A member asked:

Been having sharp pain in my uterus worse under my c-section scar it also feels sore when i stand up and sit down what may be the cause? not on period

A member asked:

Rotten egg smelling thin, brownish discharge, sometimes bloody, pain during sex, pain in uterus all the time. all this since c-section a year ago. have treated bv multiple times. have had a scan, shows lots of scar tissue, clear papsmear?

A member asked:

Mri pelvic report :small csection scar along anterior uterine body, lobular abnormal thickening of junctional zone upto 12mm in keeping adenomyosis-

A member asked:

37 with previous csection w/uterine window. since c i have heavy periods/spot lasting 10 days. my endo lining was 13.7mm day 10. could scar be issue?

A member asked:

What would be causing a lump at my csection scar.ultrasound shows nothin, but slightly enlarged and tilted uterus.

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Is my c section scar wrong?

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Why would a 30 year old c-section scar itch?

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