WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 1998: Re: Destroyed cilia?

Re: Destroyed cilia?

From: Don Shuwarger, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 30 Dec 1998 18:00:10 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 29 Dec 1998, Jane wrote: >
>Last March I was hospitalized with an ovarian and tubal abscess. As a
>result I lost my left ovary and tube.
>Now I would like to become pregnant but my doctor (who is wonderful) has
>told me there is a chance that the infection may have caused the cilia
>to become destroyed and could either cause the sperm to not be able to
>swim up or, if I do become pregnant, there is risk for an ectopic
>pregnancy.
>
>I was just wondering what you think about my chances for successful
>pregnancy (without IVF)? We are starting inseminations this month
>(because I have scar tissue over my cervix from a previous laser cone
>biopsy). I know that you have no details about my situation but was
>just wondering if there is more I should know about abdominal infection
>and fertility.
>
>Thank you.

Jane,

The advice you were given is completely correct. Unfortunately, nobody can give you an answer to "what are my chances..." Partly it depends on the extent of damage, whether there are any other factors (like adhesions), your age, etc.

If you don't get pregnant after 6 mo.s or so of trying, consider IVF.

Don

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Don Shuwarger, M.D.
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