C section scar pain - 14 weeks postpartum
I wondered if anyone else has experienced this - I’m due a period possibly in the next few days, but I’ve been getting pains in what feels like my C section scar
I did a bit of googling (not ideal I know) and I added a screenshot of possibilities and now I’m a bit anxious as I have PCOS/PMOS, I also differ from PMDD and possible endometriosis
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I'm almost 12 months pp and my scar still hurts when my period is near. No idea if it's normal, but I'm sure the midwife I had mentioned that years later she still gets pain in her scar at certain times in her cycle
I can’t comment on the PCOS element, however 14 weeks is still incredibly early, your wound is still in the early stages of healing. I really wouldn’t get yourself het up on thinking there’s a bigger issue at play as your wound will still be settling down & healing at 14 weeks. Your first few periods are always worse/different to pre baby so try and not compare what was your previous normal. I’m 20 months pp and I still get tight uncomfortable pulling sensations from my scar, and I remember around 8 months still finding the area slightly tender and uncomfortable, it’s much better now but it’s the sad reality of being sliced a million layers deep.
Im 12 weeks post partum and just had my second period. I have the same pains before hand but more like a shooting pain every now and again but feels more like its internal
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