Many women choose cesarean section during childbirth, which not only leaves scars on the abdominal skin, but also easily forms scarred uterus. If a woman wants to give birth again, she must undergo a detailed examination to confirm the thickness of the scar before knowing if it is suitable for pregnancy. So, what is the normal thickness of scars in late pregnancy?
In the late stage of pregnancy, the normal scar thickness for female friends is 3-5 millimeters. If the scar is too thin, it is easy to cause uterine rupture. Female friends with scarred uterus should undergo examination before pregnancy. If the scar is found to be very thin, repair surgery is needed.
After pregnancy, it is also important to pay special attention to the condition of scars and undergo regular check ups. Ultrasound can be used to examine the anterior wall of the lower end of the uterus, which is the thinnest area of the uterine wall and can infer the thickness of scars. If the scar is mild, it is called a first grade scar, and usually a scar thickness greater than 3 millimeters is considered safe.
If the scar thickness is less than 3 millimeters after examination, it belongs to second or third grade scars, and pregnancy is more dangerous at this time. Because the scarred uterus will change with the growth of the fetus, especially in late pregnancy, the scar area will become thinner. This can easily cause uterine rupture, which not only causes great harm to pregnant women, but also easily leads to fetal death.
