Guest guest Posted February 6, 2003 Report Share Posted February 6, 2003 Hello friends! I am new to this group and although I am sorry that we face this medical problem, I am grateful that we have each other to lean on for support and wisdom. A brief intro: After the birth of our first child, I had a piece of retained placenta which, oddly enough, did not cause any problems until approx. 8 wks post-delivery. In October 2001, I underwent a D & C to remove the piece of placenta that was causing me to hemorrhage. My OB/GYN did the surgery and then placed me on an antibiotic and estrogen to try to prevent scar tissue. I continued to nurse for about 6 mos. post-procedure, but even after I stopped breastfeeding, my period never started. After additional hormone therapy to re-start my period, my doctor did a saline hysterosonogram and discovered scar tissue. This is when AS officially came up for the first time. Thereafter, I consulted with an infertility specialist who, along with my OB/GYN, performed a hyst/lap in November of 2002. I did have a balloon for 10 days and was placed on a relatively high dose of premarin for an additional 30 days. My adhesions were considered moderate. Now the update: I had some minor spotting in December ( not a full period by any means). At my second post-op follow-up appointment, I discovered that I was pregnant! I am thrilled, but scared, too. A vaginal u/s was done and I was told that everything looked very good! I am 7weeks, 3 days. The baby’s heartbeat is strong. My doctors, my husband, and I couldn’t be happier about the pregnancy, but here’s what I’d like to ask: What questions/concerns/precautions should I address right away? I have an appointment scheduled for February 26, 2003 and I want to go in prepared!! Thanks so much!! Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 Dana, I just wanted to welcome you to our wonderful group. I think that wrote a very good email to you and I'm sure you will learn a lot from it. I wanted you to be aware that most of the Ashermans pregnancies we have had in this group have almost always had some spotting in the beginning of their pregnancy and I believe this is due to some remaining scarring in the uterus breaking up when the uterus is expanding. Also, for our statistical purposes, can you please fill out the pregnancy chart on the database on the AS site so that we can track the pregnancies and their outcomes? Thanks and look forward to read more great updates from you in the coming months. Poly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 Dana, I just wanted to welcome you to our wonderful group. I think that wrote a very good email to you and I'm sure you will learn a lot from it. I wanted you to be aware that most of the Ashermans pregnancies we have had in this group have almost always had some spotting in the beginning of their pregnancy and I believe this is due to some remaining scarring in the uterus breaking up when the uterus is expanding. Also, for our statistical purposes, can you please fill out the pregnancy chart on the database on the AS site so that we can track the pregnancies and their outcomes? Thanks and look forward to read more great updates from you in the coming months. Poly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 Dana, I just wanted to welcome you to our wonderful group. I think that wrote a very good email to you and I'm sure you will learn a lot from it. I wanted you to be aware that most of the Ashermans pregnancies we have had in this group have almost always had some spotting in the beginning of their pregnancy and I believe this is due to some remaining scarring in the uterus breaking up when the uterus is expanding. Also, for our statistical purposes, can you please fill out the pregnancy chart on the database on the AS site so that we can track the pregnancies and their outcomes? Thanks and look forward to read more great updates from you in the coming months. Poly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 Dana, Welcome... and congratulations on your pregnancy!!! As and Poly have already stated, it is best to be proactive about making sure you are followed closely. Because you've had retained placenta and AS in the past, you are at increased risk for further placenta or cervical related problems. All that said, in my own case, my post-AS pg was by far the most uneventful one I had. I was treated for AS in 1997 (before this group existed). Like you, I had moderate adhesions and conceived shortly after similar treatment. All that estrogen worked, didn't it? My strongest recommendation right now is that you take a baby aspirin daily. It was a miracle drug for me. Prior to my post-AS pg (my curly headed blonde who is now 5), I had 4 pregnancies. (We also had multiple infertility problems and were married 13 years before my first pg.) The first ended in a stillbirth at 38 weeks (8/93) due to a placental abruption. #2 was small for dates, but resulted in the healthy birth of my 8-yr old daughter. #3 was a missed abortion at 13 weeks due to subchorionic hemorrhage. #4 was ectopic, treated with methotrexate. At this point I developed AS, most likely from 2 closely performed D & C's. So... read up on potential complications, be assertive about your medical care, take your aspirin, and most of all ENJOY every moment of the pregnancy Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 Dana, Welcome... and congratulations on your pregnancy!!! As and Poly have already stated, it is best to be proactive about making sure you are followed closely. Because you've had retained placenta and AS in the past, you are at increased risk for further placenta or cervical related problems. All that said, in my own case, my post-AS pg was by far the most uneventful one I had. I was treated for AS in 1997 (before this group existed). Like you, I had moderate adhesions and conceived shortly after similar treatment. All that estrogen worked, didn't it? My strongest recommendation right now is that you take a baby aspirin daily. It was a miracle drug for me. Prior to my post-AS pg (my curly headed blonde who is now 5), I had 4 pregnancies. (We also had multiple infertility problems and were married 13 years before my first pg.) The first ended in a stillbirth at 38 weeks (8/93) due to a placental abruption. #2 was small for dates, but resulted in the healthy birth of my 8-yr old daughter. #3 was a missed abortion at 13 weeks due to subchorionic hemorrhage. #4 was ectopic, treated with methotrexate. At this point I developed AS, most likely from 2 closely performed D & C's. So... read up on potential complications, be assertive about your medical care, take your aspirin, and most of all ENJOY every moment of the pregnancy Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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