is it wise to have a vaginal birth after having emergency surgery for an inverted uterus?
819901
ABSOLUTELY...ask your OB...opinion of laymen on this is not safe!
50813
Sure can.  Go to your ob and have them check for a blood clot.  You could have 'old blood' behind the incision causing it to become infected.  Get this taken care of asap because it can cause toxic blood.
625086
It's one of the most regretted operations.  The sucess rate of a reversal is very low.  So it is not a decision that should be made lightly.\n\nWhy would it feel different?  Are you sure you don't want to be asking about a circumcision?
83281
Well. I am a twin, So I'd say ... depending on your age factor, there is no more risks other then the normal. Unless one of the babys is breach. They would do a C section.
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Sept. 27, 2005 --  A baby born outside of her mother's uterus is raising questions about whether or not men can conceive.\n\nToday Emylea Tharby is a healthy 4-month-old, but there is only a one in 10 million chance that she is even alive. \n\n"When we did the MRI, we put two and two together," said Dr. Renato Natale. "We couldn't see a uterus around the baby."\n\nEmylea developed outside of the womb when a fertilized egg fell into her mother's abdominal cavity. The placenta that feeds the baby was planted outside of the uterus. \n\nThe baby was delivered during emergency surgery with minor disabilities.\n\n"She's the most beautiful child I could ever dream of having," said Emylea's mother, Lia Tharby. \n\nThe successful pregnancy without a womb raises questions as to whether a man could one day become pregnant.\n\n"Good Morning America" medical contributor, Dr. David Katz, weighed in on the debate. He said men would need the female hormones necessary to sustain a pregnancy.\n\n"Could it be done? Yes," Katz said. "But there would be unpleasant side effects for a guy. I wouldn't rush off to try that."
784601
Yes. It is perfectly safe to have the pap smear done. Not only safe, but sensible.  You could have an infection from the miscarriage, and would certainly want to have the all clear before you tried again.  Anytime after your cycles reset and the normal pattern resestablishes itself you can have one done.  You might also want to check with your doctor, as it is quite possible that a pap smear was taken when they did the first ob check.  If that was the case, you won't need to do another one for a year.
387588
This is something you are going to need to talk to your OB/GYN about.  Your health and your babies health are too important to take advice from people that are really not qualified to make this decision.  I hope all goes well with you and the baby!  Good luck!
44100
I had the surgery 2 summers ago- mine was larger than a grapefruit so they had to do a full incision- from belly button almost all the way down and remove the cyst, ovary and tube.\nIt was horrific for me (sorry, but it was) I was in the hospital for 11 days with infections and severe pain.\nBut you get through it...we're tough like that. \nMy advice, don't strain yourself too soon after surgery and have someone there with you to help you at all times- even in the hospital. The smallest things are going to be very hard for you to do (like picking up a pen you dropped) and believe me, you'll appreciate the support and a shoulder to cry on.\nI hope your experience is much easier than mine. Good luck.
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Depends on what type of Hysterectomy you had, was it (or will it be) abdominal, vaginal, or laporscopic assisted vaginal? The vaginal hysterectomies heal faster, and aren't quite as dibilitating. They get up and around faster, and feel better faster, thus requiring less "down" time. I myself, had to have an abdominal hysterectomy, because I had my child by C-Section-they use the same scar, and don't want to do it vaginal because there is probably scar tissue on the inside of your belly that can keep your uterus pinned up in there, too much of a liability on the Dr. and the patient. It also depends on what you do for a living, if you do a lot of lifting at your work, then most Dr.'s suggest 4-6 weeks (usually closer to 6 weeks) before you can return to work. I felt 110% better, within 2 weeks after my hysterectomy, but didn't go back to work for 4-5 weeks. I am a RN, and my Dr. was afraid I may lift or bend wrong, thus "tearing" something open on the inside, so he wouldn't release me to return to work for a while. It just really depends on your Dr., and your situation.
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All OB/GYN will advise you to wait the obligatory 6-8 week period, depending on how large the episitome (the cut from the vagina to the anal region [perineal area], which allows the babies head to push through) was at the time of delivery.\n\nDoing the dirty sooner than the allotted time period, could possibly infect the 'opened' cervix lining that is trying to recover from the birthing experience. Doing it at 2 weeks, as suggested is risky, but if you hafta--do it with a CONDOM.\n\nBy the way it takes 3 years for the womb to go back to it's original size after delivery.  It is adivisable and healthier for a woman to wait 3 yrs before birthing again. Less chance of a woman having that flabby extra skin, after consecutive multiple births.\n\nGood Luck and prosper...;*!*;...
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I'm going to have this done in January.  My youngest child is 11 and even though I weigh 129 pounds, I have a roll of skin on my abdomen.  I have not been able to wear sexy panties and I feel self-conscious about it.\n\nI made an appointment and saw the plastic surgeon, which is what you will need to do.  I had three C-sections and all of the scars have healed up beautifully, so I am not too concerned about a scar, although it will go from hip to hip.\n\nInfection is apparently the major concern and you need to be extremely careful post-operatively.  As for pain, there will be some, I know, but there are good pain medications available and I will just look forward to being one naked babe next summer.\n\nP.S:  I'm getting a breast augmentation/lift too!
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Every woman's birth experience is different. Some are easier to deal with than others. Then there are exercises and medications that will help the process. Let no one tell you anything to frighten you. This is an individual thing and no one can predict how one childbirth will be anyway similar to another. One should consult with a gynecologist, and later on with an obstetrician, who can determine what is the most suitable manner in which to proceed. God Bless.
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I live in Portsmouth. If I were you I would go to the Gynae unit at St Mary's hospital in Milton Rd and just ask to speak to someone. If you explain your situation I'm sure you'll get some advice.\nGood luck,\nJon C
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If some days are o.k. and then there are others when you feel like this, then things sound a bit normal. However, if this is not your typical attitude towards life, then you should consult with the surgeon who performed your hysterectomy.\n\nA hysterectomy is usually a safe operation, but complication do arise. One complication that should alert you to consult with your surgeon is internal bleeding.\n\nOther complication which also may cause weakness is a blood clot, and pneumonia. The posibillity of these happening are far off, but the emotional factor and an infection may still exist.\n\nHope this answers your question!
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I did a blog post on this recently:\nhttp://myvasectomyreversal.com/vasectomy-reversal-in-the-news/37/\n\nYou might also be interested in this:\nhttp://myvasectomyreversal.com/how-long-from-vasectomy-reversal-to-pregnancy/41/\n\nYou can read all about my experience with vasectomy reversal at http://myvasectomyreveral.com
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Do whatever makes you happy.  It is costly but insurance will cover part of the surgery if there is a legitimate medical reason, ie: back ache.  Just keep in mind how much it will hurt afterwards, and it may be hard to take care of your baby if you're in pain.
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The emotional upheaval you are describing is  completely normal and not at all unusual after this sort of surgery.  Since you say that you had a partial hysterectomy done, I am assuming the ovaries were left, so you will still experience the hormonal shifts and swings you always did.  Some of what you feel is due to the disruption in the hormonal function which happens in most ladies after a surgery, and some of it is due to your mental state.  Although we all moan about the inconvenience of the monthly cycle, we still adapt to it as a normal part of our lives.   Even when things don't work quite right, and as sensible as your were to have it all taken care of, still- it takes some getting used to the idea that the motherhood option is gone.  How long it takes you to adjust yourself and move on depends entirely on you and the view you wish to take of things now.  Mind over matter, as it were.  If you can convince yourself that you really don't mind, since it now means the previous troubles are gone, then the rest won't matter.  Nothing about you that was really important to you has changed.  You simply don't have a uterus anymore, but you are certainly more than a malfunctioning organ, now aren't you?  Think about the benefits, and pay less mind to what is missing.     You no longer have to worry about a monthly cycle, and all the wonderful things that go along with it.  No more uncomfortable pads, no more spotting tampons, no more stained underclothes.  No more misery with heavy or painful cycles.  No more worry about why you are late, light, or heavy.   You will feel better physically as time passes and you complete the recovery from the surgery.  As the hormonal cycle returns back to it's normal pattern over the next month or so, you should also note an improvement over your emotional swings.\n  So far as the spotting, that really needs the attention of your gynecologist.  It could be something very normal and simple, or it could be sign of an infection.  Either way, put your mind at ease with a check up at the doctor.  You can also discuss the emotionalism you feel, and get some reassurance from the expert who knows your case best.    Don't worry about bothering him/her, or the nurses- they are very familiar with this sort of thing and can offer you the reassurances you need in flesh, rather than this impersonal internet thing.\n  Otherwise, you do sound quite normal and I wouldn't spend a lot of time worrying about a time frame to adapt or get back to your old self.  You have a new self to get to appreciate, once you are feeling physically better you should find it easier to discover a life without the worry of your previous problems and the rest should fall nicely into place.   So if you feel a bit weepy now, indulge in a few tears.  Treat yourself to a nice spa treatment if you can swing it, pamper yourself while you recover, and give yourself some time.   In another month or so, you will see things in a much better light I would think.