Isthmocele

I have been told that I have an Isthmocele following my C-section. I had IVF for my first child. Would you recommend having this repaired prior to having another cycle of IVF?

Our Expert's Answer

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Yes. Isthmocele may lead to an inflammatory reaction of the uterus, abnormal menstrual blood flow, disturbed cervical mucus production, implantation and later pregnancy complication. It is important to have the repair done by an expert surgeon usually in large centres such as Saint Marys Hospital in Manchester.