05/21/2026
Everyone talks about c-section recovery, but no one’s talking about the real reason you may still be struggling with fertility years later. 💙
If you’ve had a c-section and are now experiencing abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain, infertility, or recurrent miscarriage, you may have an isthmocele, a defect in the uterine scar from your previous cesarean delivery.
An isthmocele creates a divot or niche in the lower part of the uterus that can trap blood, mucus, and bacteria. This disrupts the normal uterine environment, making it harder for an embryo to implant.
Many women don’t know they have an isthmocele because it’s not routinely screened for, even though it’s a common and treatable cause of secondary infertility.
At Veritas Fertility & Surgery, our surgeons specialize in isthmocele repair, a surgical procedure that removes the scar tissue defect and reconstructs the uterine wall to restore normal anatomy and improve fertility outcomes.
Visit veritasfertility.com to learn more.