Vaginal repair for heavy periods after c-section scar defect
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at a common problem after C-section: a small pocket (diverticulum) in the uterine scar that can cause long, heavy periods. It tests a surgical repair done through the vagina to fix the defect and hopefully reduce bleeding and improve quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and still having periods (premenopausal).
- You have had one or more C-sections, and the cut was horizontal in the lower part of the uterus.
- Since the C-section, your periods last 14 days or more, or you have spotting between periods.
- An ultrasound or MRI shows that the muscle near the scar is less than 3 mm thick.
- Medication has not helped your bleeding, or you cannot tolerate long-term medication.
- Your blood count (hemoglobin) is above 100 g/L, and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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