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Endometriosis Caused By C-section
Endometritis is an inflammation or irritation of the lining of the uterus (the endometrium).
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Endometriosis Pelvic inflammatory disease
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Endometritis is caused by infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, tuberculosis, or mixtures of normal vaginal bacteria. Endometritis is more likely to occur after miscarriage or childbirth, especially after a long labor or c-section.
A medical procedure that involves entering the uterus through the cervix will...
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C-section
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A C-section, also called a cesarean section, is the delivery of a baby through a surgical opening in the lower belly area. Alternative Names ... Read more »
Cesarean Section
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Cesarean childbirth consists of an operation to deliver a baby through an incision in the abdomen.Until recently the operation was usually used as a... Read more »
Placenta previa
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Intrauterine growth restriction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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