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What is C section (Cesarean Section)?

Category: Surgeries

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A cesarean section (c-section) is one method of birth whereby the delivery of a baby is done through a cut (incision) in the mother’s belly and uterus. C-sections may be planned or unplanned.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Pregnancy 74 13
Preeclampsia / eclampsia 13 4
Premature birth 2 0
Abdominal cramps 1 0
Doctor recommendation 1 1

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  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 5
Moderate 7
Mild 3
None 8

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with C section (Cesarean Section)

Side effect Patients Percentage
Pain 5
Abdominal adhesions 2
Scars 2
Abdominal cramps 1
Exhaustion 1
Fluid retention (edema) 1

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Duration

Stopped having C section (Cesarean Section)

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 101
1 - 2 years 1
2 - 5 years 9
5 - 10 years 5
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 15
Usually 0
Sometimes 2
Never taken as prescribed 6
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 6
Somewhat hard to take 9
A little hard to take 3
Not at all hard to take 5
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 2
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 0
< $25 7
Not specified 14
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