Women's Health Conditions
Maternal care for cesarean scar defect (isthmocele)
Moderate
ICD-10: O34 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: सिजेरियन निशान दोष · தமிழ்: சிசேரியன் வடு குறைபாடு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಸಿಜೇರಿಯನ್ ಗುರುತು ದೋಷ · తెలుగు: సిజేరియన్ మచ్చ లోపం · বাংলা: সিজারিয়ান দাগের ত্রুটি · मराठी: सिझेरियन डागाचा दोष · ગુજરાતી: સિઝેરિયન ડાઘની ખામી
About this condition
A pouch-like defect in the uterine wall at the site of a previous cesarean section scar, where the muscle has not healed properly. Women with this condition may experience abnormal bleeding, chronic pelvic pain, or fertility issues. Diagnosis is typically made through ultrasound or MRI, and treatment options range from hormonal management to surgical repair depending on symptoms.
Common symptoms
abnormal bleeding
pelvic pain
painful periods
spotting between periods
infertility
miscarriage
When to see a doctor: when planning pregnancy or experiencing symptoms
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | सिजेरियन निशान दोष · सी-सेक्शन स्कार समस्या · गर्भाशय निशान · इस्थमोसील |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | சிசேரியன் வடு குறைபாடு · கருப்பை வடு பிரச்சனை · இஸ்த்மோசீல் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಸಿಜೇರಿಯನ್ ಗುರುತು ದೋಷ · ಗರ್ಭಾಶಯ ಗುರುತು ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ · ಇಸ್ತ್ಮೊಸೀಲ್ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | సిజేరియన్ మచ్చ లోపం · గర్భాశయ మచ్చ సమస్య · ఇస్త్మోసీల్ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | সিজারিয়ান দাগের ত্রুটি · জরায়ু দাগ সমস্যা · ইস্থমোসিল |
| Marathi (मराठी) | सिझेरियन डागाचा दोष · गर्भाशय डाग समस्या · इस्थमोसिल |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | સિઝેરિયન ડાઘની ખામી · ગર્ભાશય ડાઘ સમસ્યા · ઇસ્થમોસીલ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Maternal care for cesarean scar defect (isthmocele)?
abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain, painful periods, spotting between periods, infertility, miscarriage.
When should I see a doctor?
when planning pregnancy or experiencing symptoms
Is Maternal care for cesarean scar defect (isthmocele) common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Maternal care for cesarean scar defect (isthmocele)?
Severity is classified as Moderate. when planning pregnancy or experiencing symptoms.
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Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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