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I had an emergency appendix surgery almost three years ago, due to a ruptured appendix. The infection had spread, and a laporoscopy (sp?) surgery was performed--the infection was cleared out at the time, through a large amount of rinsing with some sort of solution.
I recently read that a ruptured appendix and/or abdominal surgery increases the odds of infertility in women. I am not thinking of getting pregnant now, but hope to have children some day...
I have closely monitored my periods since the surgery, and they have been normal- (28-30 days usually, and last for 5-6 days on average). I am still worried that the surgery and infection may have caused adhesions on the ovaries or fallopian tubes, or possible fallopian tube blockage.
Anyone have any information on the chances of infertility following abdominal surgery or ruptured appendix? It would be great if someone in a similar situation could explain it too...
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One of the sources I like on the web for medical questions is WebMD. I took a qick look at their section on Appendictis and did not find Infertility as a problem resulting from a ruptured Appendictis.
What I did find, under causes of Infertility, was the following:
Damage to fallopian tubes. Damage to the fallopian tubes (which carry the oocytes from the ovaries to the uterus) can prevent contact between the oocyte and sperm. Repetitive pelvic infections, endometriosis and multiple pelvic surgeries may lead to scar formation and fallopian tube damage.
The person to consult about this if you have concerns would be your GYN.
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Considering it was an emergency surgery, they caught it in time. Your periods running perfect.
I'm not a doctor, but for some odd reason I've always had an infatuation with this medical stuff so with the knowledge I know about appendix issues, I'm going to say your fine BUT I would also personally go to a doctor and get all your girlie stuff checked out :)
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