Cesarean Scar Syndrome Quiz
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Ravi P. Chokshi, MD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN), Critical Care)
Current Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow with Dual board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Critical Care Medicine. | 5+ years experience managing a general Ob/Gyn practice and working in the Intensive Care Unit. | Previously Physician Lead of a large single specialty practice with 8 Physicians and 10+ Advanced practitioners. | Member of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Patient education committee. | Frequent Medscape Consult contributor.
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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Bleeding after menopause
Smelly vaginal discharge
Heavy periods
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What is Cesarean Scar Syndrome?
This complication occurs in women who have had a cesarean section and the muscle layer of the uterus fails to heal properly in that area. Another name for this condition is cesarean scar defect or uterine niche. It can in some cases cause abnormal vaginal bleeding, pain, and infertility.
Typical Symptoms of Cesarean Scar Syndrome
Bleeding in between menstrual cycles / periods or after menopause
Periods last more than 8 days
Abnormal period length or flow
Increased vaginal discharge that is smelly
History of previous Cesarean section
Lower abdomen/tummy pain when passing stool
Pain in the pelvis- the lowest part of the abdomen, between the belly button and groin
Excessively heavy periods
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Cesarean Scar Syndrome
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Have you experienced vaginal bleeding or discharge outside of your periods or after menopause?
Does your period last longer than 8 days?
Have your periods become longer or heavier than usual?
Has the vaginal discharge odor worsened recently?
Have you ever had a Cesarean delivery?
Treatmentof Cesarean Scar Syndrome
Treatment isn't always necessary, but depending on your symptoms a specialist may recommend medication or surgery.
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References
Dosedla E, Calda P. Outcomes of Laparoscopic Treatment in Women with Cesarean Scar Syndrome. Med Sci Monit. 2017 Aug 22;23:4061-4066. doi: 10.12659/msm.902720. PMID: 28829760; PMCID: PMC5576479.
https://medscimonit.com/abstract/index/idArt/902720
Higuchi A, Tsuji S, Nobuta Y, Nakamura A, Katsura D, Amano T, Kimura F, Tanimura S, Murakami T. Histopathological evaluation of cesarean scar defect in women with cesarean scar syndrome. Reprod Med Biol. 2021 Dec 21;21(1):e12431. doi: 10.1002/rmb2.12431. PMID: 35386374; PMCID: PMC8967299.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/rmb2.12431
JAMA Definition and Criteria for Diagnosing Cesarean Scar Disorder
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10061236/
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Reviewed By:
Ravi P. Chokshi, MD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN), Critical Care)
Current Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow with Dual board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Critical Care Medicine. | 5+ years experience managing a general Ob/Gyn practice and working in the Intensive Care Unit. | Previously Physician Lead of a large single specialty practice with 8 Physicians and 10+ Advanced practitioners. | Member of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Patient education committee. | Frequent Medscape Consult contributor.
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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