Join Our Community!
Share
Womens Health > Womens Conditions Forum > scar tissue over closed cervix
Menstruation is a woman's normal monthly menstrual period. But what are the signs of abnormal periods? When is vaginal bleeding serious?...
Regular vaginal bleeding vagina is a sign of healthy menstruation. What signs and symptoms point to menstrual problems? Read on to learn the difference....
Menstrual irregularity means that something is wrong. Learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of an irregular period to prevent larger problems later...
Avatar
Q: scar tissue over closed cervix
asked by: calista1976 on July 5th, 2009
New User
What does it mean to have scar tissue over your cervix? I have not had any medical procedures or any children, however, I would like to have one child. I was diagnosed with PCOS years ago(14-15 years)though it was treated by birth control. I stopped birth control since I wanted to become pregnant and since my menstrual cycles have become regular for few years now. I have not been diagnosed with diabetes and have not had any problems with my blood sugar. Could the scar tissue on my cervix be a result of a Pap Smear exam that may have gone wrong or is it more serious? Should I be concerned on whether or not the scar tissue will return and prevent me from conceiving?
Did you find this post useful?
|
Replies(1)
User Profile
kdlee
replied on July 9th, 2009
Supporter
Going by what you said I looked on ine and found this--I copied only a portion:

It's difficult to know exactly what kind of scar tissue is there and whether it is just vaginal or also involving the cervix which I suspect it is. The overall symptoms sound as if there is certainly blockage to outflow of the menstrual tract. The net result is retrograde flow or backup of menstrual tissue into the pelvic cavity. This produces endometriosis. We see this with congenital obstruction by birth defects and post surgically sometimes after operations or procedures that occasionally cause scarring of the cervix.

Scar tissue can progress slowly over time and it can get worse. I don't know of anything that slows down the process. At a young age, all that can be done is to decrease the flow as your doctor has done and surgically dilate the birth canal periodically. Dilatations for cervical stenosis only last for about 3-12 months.

Your doctor (a gynecologist I hope) may have some other thoughts knowing your specific scar tissue location and situation.

My doctor has suggested vaginoplasty. I guess the MRI I had done showed that the scarring was only in my vagina, but it was 6cm in length. Is that a large amount of scar tissue?
Yes.


Hope this helps.kd
Did you find this post useful?
|
Quick Reply
Search