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If u have to have a knee scope while pregnant is it better early in pregnancy or middle?

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Dr. Michael Opsahl answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Middle: In general, we recommend elective surgery in the second trimester whenever possible. The organs form in the first trimester, but after forming they are more resistant to stress. Best wishes.

Answered 1/12/2013

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If u have to have a knee scope while pregnant is it better early in pregnancy or middle?

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Dr. Michael Opsahl answered

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