Uterine Rupture Risk After Gynecologic Surgery

What patients who had myomectomy or other uterine surgery should know before pregnancy.

✍️ By Dr. Patsama Vichinsartvichai, MD, MClinEmbryol, EFOG-EBCOG, EFRM-ESHRE/EBCOG, FACOG — Reproductive Medicine Specialist · Updated August 2026

Why this matters

Pregnancy after uterine surgery carries a small but real risk of rupture, particularly during labor. Recognizing risk early changes how we monitor and plan delivery.

Risk factors

Higher-risk situations include myomectomies that entered the cavity, multiple or large fibroids, classical cesarean, and short interval to next pregnancy.

What we recommend

Pre-pregnancy counseling, careful imaging review, planned delivery in a hospital with surgical capability, and a clear birth plan agreed in advance.

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About the author

Dr. Patsama Vichinsartvichai, MD, MClinEmbryol, EFOG-EBCOG, EFRM-ESHRE/EBCOG, FACOG is a board-certified reproductive endocrinology & infertility specialist, former head of the Vajira IVF unit at Navamindradhiraj University, and founder of LIFE by Dr. Pat in Bangkok. His published research focuses on the dysmorphic (T-shaped) uterus and uterine-factor infertility.

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