PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for May, 2001: Re: Multiple Abortions--please answer: possible complications ??

search:

Re: Multiple Abortions--please answer: possible complications ??

From: Allie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 29 May 2001 12:53:10 -0500 (CDT)

Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ]
Next message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: 33 1/2 wks - some cramping"
Previous message: Sarah: "Heartbeat Question"
In reply to: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: Multiple Abortions--please answer: possible complications ??"

At Tue, 29 May 2001, William McIntosh, MD wrote: >
>At Tue, 29 May 2001, Allie wrote:
>>
>>I am 28 yrs old and had 2 abortions, one 7 yrs ago and one 4 yrs ago.
>>The latter one was done at 12 1/2 or 13 weeks due to a bad relationship
>>and I've regretted it deeply. Now, my husband & I have tried to
>>conceive for a year and a half and haven't been able to. I haven't seen
>>a Dr. yet, for fear of bad news. My periods are normal, husband is
>>fertile. How common is it to have scar tissue and can it be cured ?
>>I've read about that on the web. What type of exam should I request for
>>the most complete and thorough results ?
>>Thank you-- any info would be great.
>
>You need a complete history and physical, as well as a basic laboratory
>evaluation. Infertility from abortions is rare, and is the result of
>either tubal damage from an infection, or uterine cavity damage. A
>hysterosalpingogram (HSG) might shed some light on these issues if your
>doctor feels that these are the most likely problems.
>
>--
>William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>
>This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute
>for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.
>

Thank you for responding. I will set that up.

Next message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: 33 1/2 wks - some cramping"
Previous message: Sarah: "Heartbeat Question"
In reply to: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: Multiple Abortions--please answer: possible complications ??"

recommended search...

OBGYN.net forums endometriosis zone Web

use when must restrict search to only the pregnancy & birth forum...
Enter search keywords:
Returns per screen: Require all keywords:

Return to Report TECHNICAL Problems ONLY to: webmaster@obgyn.net
Last Updated: Thu Jun 18 13:47:33 2009

Women's Insurance Checklist from Auto Insurance Quote