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. 2023 Mar 29;6(3):e235321. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.5321

Table 2. Consensus-Based Definition of Primary and Secondary Symptoms of Cesarean Scar Disorder.

Primary symptom/problems RoA, % Secondary symptoms RoA, %
Postmenstrual spotting 80.6 Dyspareunia 72.7
Pain during uterine bleeding 84.2 Abnormal vaginal discharge 87.5
Technical issues with catheter insertion during embryo transfer 73.1 Chronic pelvic pain 87.1
Secondary unexplained infertility combined with intrauterine fluid 70.4 Avoiding sexual intercourse 90.3
NA NA Odor associated with abnormal blood loss 83.4
NA NA Secondary unexplained infertility 70.0
NA NA Secondary infertility despite ART 72.4
NA NA Negative self-image 88.0
NA NA Discomfort during participation in leisure activities 77.3

Abbreviations: ART, assisted reproductive technology; NA, not applicable; RoA, rate of agreement.