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I have had 2 c sections the first being and emergency c-section 5 years ago and i ssem to have a tenderness in my belly button every month around the time of my cycl no abdominal pain or tenderness just tenderness in the belly button itself i have asked m

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Hernia? : The first thing that comes to mind is an umbilical hernia. After pregnancy many women will develop a small hernia in their belly button. Another possibility is endometriosis. I have seen endometriosis grow in the skin after a c section.

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Answered 4/1/2023

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A member asked:

I have had 2 c sections the first being and emergency c-section 5 years ago and i ssem to have a tenderness in my belly button every month around the time of my cycl no abdominal pain or tenderness just tenderness in the belly button itself i have asked m

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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