I had a miscarriage around 8 weeks ago and we are going to try to get pregnant again, but I need to have a deviated septum fixed. I really don't want to wait to get pregnant, but is it going to affect my pregnancy to have to keep dealing with sinus infections?
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September 23, 2009
Answer: Timing of septoplasty when trying to get pregnant
Septoplasty is the appropriate procedure to improve breathing problems related to a deviated septum. To correct the bad breath, ensure their are no other contributing factors prior to proceeding with the surgical option.
The short answer is no. A deviated septum causes difficulty nasal breathing and sometimes nose bleeds and nasal crusting. occassionally it can affect sleep too.
If its the side of your nose (the most common site), then your septum won't be affected as its located in the middle of your nose. If its truly the septum then its unlikely to cause a deviated septum. This is because its the membranous septum which is pierced. This is the fleshy piece...