Cesarean Sections and I. C. Connection

[classics]

It seems many of us are always trying to figure out how we got I.C. From what I've been reading here, one the the theories is that it develops after abdominal surgeries. I've read this mostly from women who had hysterectomys, but I wonder if we could run a "poll" to see how many of us have had abdominal surgeries including cesarean sections.

I had a c-section 19 years ago, but never had any symptoms of IC until I started peri-menopause at age 50, but I still wonder if there is a connection. From what I've read about cesarean section, the bladder is moved out of the way to facilitate the birth. I'm not sure how this is done, but I wonder if it could cause problems later in life, like it has for me.

I have also contacted The International Cesearean Awareness Network. (ICAN). I used to have close connections with them when planning a vaginal birth after my cesarean. So it's possible they may have some insight on this topic. If so, I'll let you know.

[windwalker]

Hi, just answering about abdomen surgeries, for me, I never had one. Could be a possibility for others tho!

[KEC]

I had a vaginal hysterectomy 4yrs ago. KEC

[jen_dahling]

There was a poll on here a long time ago about this. It might come up if it was archived. I didn't have a c-section. I have had two vaginal deliveries, both with a catheter because I had an epidural, though. I wonder if that is a connection? Are catheters used for a hysterectomy (sp?) and/or c-section?

[jaime15]

Jen,
To answer your question, I had a cath with my c-section. I don't know about the other surgery though.

[classics]

Yes, catheter with c-sec. They put in in after I was under the spinal anesthesia.

[vm]

I have had 2 c-sections and my IC symptoms hit me one month after the second c-section.

[JAMIEL]

My IC started after I had an ovarian cyst removed....it was done with a laparoscopy....I have had three children...all vaginal births!

Jamie