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Re: scar tissue question

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 2 Aug 2001 17:22:38 -0500 (CDT)


At Thu, 2 Aug 2001, Vaso wrote: >
>I had a D&E about 4 months ago due to fetal demise at 15 weeks. What
>procedures are available to check for scar tissue and anything "left
>over" from the D&E? We're not trying to get pregnant right away, and I'm
>just really paranoid. Thanks
>
>--
>Vaso
>

The only tests are a hysterosalpingogram (X-Ray with dye injected in uterus) or a hysteroscopy (Looking inside the uterus). Both have risks and complications and would not be indicated unless you developed infertility. (>12 months of unprotected intercourse without a pregnancy)

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R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG

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