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Can History Of Appendix Operation Cause Difficulty In Conceiving?

I had my first baby in 2006 through c-section. 3 months after my daughter was born I had an appendix operation. Its been 9 years now and I have been trying to conceive and its not working. I was on 3 months depo for 3 years and I have since stopped It in 2009. Its been 6 years not using any contraceptives but not yet pregnant. What could be the cause?
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Hi,

I guess your concern is-can appendix operation interfere you from being pregnant and in spite of not using contraceptives for 6 years, why you are not getting pregnant, right? Yes, you can become pregnant. You said you were on depo for 3 years. This might have changed your normal hormonal pattern.

But you have stopped it in 2009 and moreover for past 6 years, you are not at all on contraceptives, so this has nothing to do with. You haven't shared how old are u now? What is your exact age? Women from 18-40 years are of reproductive age group, where chances of pregnancy are high.

I suggest you and your husband to have sex/intercourse in the fertile period. Try doing this for next 5-6 months. Hopefully you will get result.

2. If you are in a hurry to get baby, I suggest you to visit a nearby gynecologist or infertility specialist to get expert opinion. It would be wise if you take your husband along with you.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sudha Rani Panagar
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Can History Of Appendix Operation Cause Difficulty In Conceiving?

Hi, I guess your concern is-can appendix operation interfere you from being pregnant and in spite of not using contraceptives for 6 years, why you are not getting pregnant, right? Yes, you can become pregnant. You said you were on depo for 3 years. This might have changed your normal hormonal pattern. But you have stopped it in 2009 and moreover for past 6 years, you are not at all on contraceptives, so this has nothing to do with. You haven t shared how old are u now? What is your exact age? Women from 18-40 years are of reproductive age group, where chances of pregnancy are high. I suggest you and your husband to have sex/intercourse in the fertile period. Try doing this for next 5-6 months. Hopefully you will get result. 2. If you are in a hurry to get baby, I suggest you to visit a nearby gynecologist or infertility specialist to get expert opinion. It would be wise if you take your husband along with you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sudha Rani Panagar