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Re: Uterine Prolapse/pessary

From: Richard M. Chudacoff, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 7 Nov 1998 17:05:17 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 7 Nov 1998, Vicki wrote: >
>Dear Doctor,
>
>I am in the 34th week of my (third) pregnanacy and have a number of
>problems. I hope that it would be possible for you to help me overcome
>my fears and anxieties.
>
>I am a mother of two boys - the older one is 3 1/2 years old and the
>second one is 2 1/2 years old. Both deliveries were normal vaginal
>deliveries. Before I got pregnant for the third time I was to have an
>operation to fix my uterus. But I found out I was pregnant 5 weeks
>before I was due to have the operation. Which is fine, both my husband
>and I wanted a third child anyway.
>
>My gene inserted a pessary into my vagina when I was 11 weeks pregnant.
>I have not developed any infections against it. But the last time I was
>at the gene he told me that my cervix is shortened to about 1 cm. He
>recommends alot of bed rest to carry on with the pregnancy. But my
>greatest fear right now is what will happen to me now when I deliver the
>baby in a normal way i.e. the condition of my uterus, will I be able to
>function normally in the weeks after the delivery?
>
>Thank you for your time.

It sounds like your pregnancy is going on normally. If your OB feels that bed rest is best, then follow your OB's suggestions. Your uterus will probably be slightly more descended after this delivery, but it should perform normally during the delivery.

After delivery you can discuss with your Gynecologist the best options for repair.

-- Richard Chudacoff, MD Baylor College of Medicine BaylorMedCare Houston/Sugar Land, TX

Advisory Board-OBGYN.net http://www.obgyn.net/board/chudacoff.htm

*Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options.

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