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Re: Acute Appendicitis Affecting Fertility From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net) Thu, 18 Dec 1997 13:09:22 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: AnnMarie: "joke" Previous message: Patrick: "C-Section timing?" In reply to: Kay: "Acute Appendicitis Affecting Fertility" At Wed, 17 Dec 1997, Kay wrote: > >I have a previous medical history of acute appendicitis with peritonitis >which I know affected my ovaries. I am 28 years old and have been >trying to conceive for eight months. I have a feeling that I may have a >fertility problem; maybe something wrong with my fallopian tubes because >my menstrual cycles are very regular, and still no baby.... Is it too >early to begin testing for infertility? I've heard that appendicitis may >affect the ability to conceive. Any thoughts??? Thanks! Most papers state waiting 12 months but personal prefernece is also important. Yes, the "ruptured" appendix could have created adhesions which may cause blockage of the tubes and resultant infertility. -- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York Great Neck, N.Y. http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisor/harveym.htm *Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult your physician prior to choosing or planning therapeutic options and/or interventions. **Private emails cannot be answered. **Thank you. Next message: AnnMarie: "joke" Previous message: Patrick: "C-Section timing?" In reply to: Kay: "Acute Appendicitis Affecting Fertility"

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