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Pregnant with a fistula
Hello doctor ...i was not having my periods since 3months and today i discovered that i am pregnant...last time i checked was two weeks back when it didnt show that i was pregnant. the test was negative earlier..i gave birth to a baby january this year and got a fistula during delivery..which is going to be operated 3rd time this december.. i am worried if i should keep the baby or not..due to my health or will it affect baby...if i keep it..or will it affect my toddler..i dont know what should
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I doubt the diagnosis of fistula post pregnancy. If it is then likely to be vagino anal fistula
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pregnancy may be a contraindication of surgery
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Dr. Astha Agarwal
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Ghaziabad
First do an ultrasound nd see how many weeks pregnant you are...also check viability..
Ideally u need to postpone fistula surgery if u want to continue pregnancy till second trimester...
Also more chances of. Cesarean section ...
Better to consult a nearby gynaecologist
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