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A 33-year-old female asked:
Any physicians on here have a patient have successful pregnancy after rupt. appendix. feeling discouraged. my doc thinks i am fine and will conceive?
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Dr. Jennifer Mcdonaldanswered
Gynecology 24 years experience
See below: I had a ruptured appendix years ago and just had a baby 9 months ago. Just because appendix ruptured doesn't mean you will have scar tissue. If you go a long time without conception your obgyn might consider a laparoscopy to check for scar tissue.
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