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3 months after my d&c my family dr. discovered i have a cut on my cervix (from the center to the left.) why did the surgeon or my gyn did not tell me?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Tenaculum scarring: I suspect what you are describing is some scarring left over from a surgical instrument called a tenaculum. This is attached to the top of the cervix during a d an c to help hold the uterus in place while the procedure is being done.

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Answered 9/19/2012

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A member asked:

3 months after my d&c my family dr. discovered i have a cut on my cervix (from the center to the left.) why did the surgeon or my gyn did not tell me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Cano agreed

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