Can I Have A Cesarean Section After A Myomectomy?
Complications
Obie Editorial Team
Q: Cesarean section (c-section) or not after myomectomy?
A: During a myomectomy, one or many incisions are made into the uterus, the myoma is cut out, and the defects are sutured. After a myomectomy there is an increased risk of uterine rupture during pregnancy because of scarring in the uterus. That's why many doctors suggest doing a cesarean section before labor in women who've had a myomectomy, because it usually prevents uterine rupture. The risk of uterine rupture after a myomectomy depends on:
The doctor who performed the surgery can provide the best information on this risk.