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Ovarian cyst

Pelvic adhesions

Pelvic adhesion; Intraperitoneal adhesion; Intrauterine adhesion

Surgery may be performed to separate the adhesions. This often allows normal movement of the organ and reduces the symptoms caused by the adhesion. However, the risk for more adhesions increases as the number of surgeries increases.

The outcome is usually good.

Glaucoma, infertility, and bowel obstruction are possible complications of adhesions.

Call your health care provider if you are experiencing abdominal pain, persistent nausea and vomiting, or unexplained fever.

Review Date: 05/10/2006
Reviewed By: Melanie N. Smith, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.