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Re: Shirodkar cerclage and secondary infertility

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 8 Mar 2001 14:54:28 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 8 Mar 2001, Sue wrote: >
>Hi - I had a shirodkar cerclage placed in feb 98 - my dr left it in and
>said she won't remove it until we're done having kids (i think my cervix
>is too short to be able to withstand removal and a subsequent
>replacement) - Despite her telling me that I can get pregnant through it
>and that it won't cause any fertility problems - we're now on cycle 10
>trying to conceive (conceived son on first try) - I can't help but think
>that the cerclage must be creating a hostile environment for the sperm
>and/or preventing the creation of fertile mucus. I have not been able
>to find any info on this subject (and, in fact, can't really find
>anything on permanent cerclages - am I that rare of a case?) -Any idea
>if the cerclage is, or is not, a potential cause for secondary
>infertility or where I can find info. THanks!

1. See my response to question named "semen analysis" about 2-3 down from this one.

2. There is no evidence that a cerclagestitch would cause infertility nor can I think of a plausible way for it to do so.

-- R.Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG Back home again in Indiana **Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints, consequently no private emails will receive a response.

**Thank you for your understanding ;-)

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