What is Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis suppurativa or HS is a skin disease that affects areas bearing apocrine sweat glands and hair follicles; such as the underarms, groin and buttocks, and under the breas...
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Pregnancy, delivery & HS
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My husband and I are currently trying to get pregnant. Among the things that worry me is my HS. When I went off birth control a year ago my HS got dramatically worse, it took a while for it to happen but it's much worse than it ever was before. I've started to break out on my face, which I never did when I was younger, they're cyst like pimples, but not exactly like HS.
For those of you who have had children, were you able to have a vaginal delivery? I'm really concerned about possibly needing a c-section in case I have a tear or need an episiotomy. I'm not sure if my doctor would do a c-section if I requested it. I realize the pain from recovery would be horrible either way. Thanks! Posted on 10/31/09, 02:10 pm |
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I've had both of my children vaginally and had minimal problems. Sounds gorry, but I tore REALLY bad with my son and had no problems with healing. Just do what they say to do like the sitz baths and the iodine wash and it'll be okay. C-Sections take FOREVER to heal from and you can't lift anything over like 5 pounds for a while. 
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hi i had both my children naturally and there was no problems with delivery and healing dont worry about the hs when your pregnant i only had 2 out breaks wheni was pregnant at 3 months and 6 months so i was not sore when i gave birth xxx
Good luck with getting pregnant but in the mean time enjoy trying lol xxxxxxxxxxx
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thanks for the responses. It's one of those things that I keep thinking about any worrying. I'm hoping my HS gets better with pregnancy b/c I heard that could happen. Although I look forward to going on the pill again some day b/c that really did help.
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I have had 3 children 1 vaginally and two
c-section (due to an emergency NOT the HS)I did not have any trouble at all either way and only had 2 small flare ups the entire time I was prenant and while nursing! I wouldnt worry at all, I am sure you will get pregnant and see a dramatic reduction in flare ups, and most likely completely dormant for much if not all of your pregnancy! Good luck to you!
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Um, please don't bank on not having any outbreaks during pregnancy. I am currently 8 months pregnant and am experiencing the worst break out I have had in 16 years of dealing with HS. I have multiple large bumps on my groin area currently and also one very large one on my breast. I was looking forward to pregnancy because I too had heard that a lot of women had a small remission. Unfortunately, that is not true for everyone and I am living proof of that. I hope you have it easier than I am when you get pregnant :)
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I had read that HS levels out during pregnancy…. Not for everyone. My HS was at its worst when I was pregnant. I had flare-ups in areas I had never had before. Chest, back, face, you name it. I had a virginal delivery with no problem. Even with my HS being at its worst during pregnancy I still plan on having more children. You have a 50/50 chance. You might have terrible flare-ups or it could temporarily go away during pregnancy. No matter what happens, just remember you have a great group of people here that are more than willing to answer any questions you might have and listen to you vent.
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