long-term side effects of c-section?

[Long-term effects of uterine cesarean section scar]
[Article in Finnish]
Kati Tihtonen, Reita Nyberg

PMID: 24730196

Abstract

During the last few decades the cesarean delivery rate has been around 15% in Finland. It has remained moderate compared with USA where 30% of women deliver by cesarean section. Compared with vaginal delivery, cesarean section is associated with a three- to sixfold risk of severe complications. Furthermore, it increases also long term gynecological morbidity, including intermenstrual bleeding, chronic pelvic pain and risk of secondary infertility. Scar pregnancy, uterine rupture, placenta previa and accrete are known risks after cesarean section. Because cesarean delivery is associated with increased long-term morbidity, the decision of performing cesarean section should always be carefully considered.
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MeSH terms

Cesarean Section / adverse effects*
Cesarean Section / statistics & numerical data
Cicatrix / complications*
Female
Finland
Humans
Patient Selection
Pregnancy
Risk Factors

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