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Re: Multiple Abortions--please answer: possible complications ??From: Allie (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 29 May 2001 12:53:10 -0500 (CDT)
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.
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