From the article: What is a D & C? (Dilation and Curettage)
Having a D & C can be a very frightening event. Surgery, on top of a pregnancy loss, is not something that most people have planned. Learning from others can be one way to prepare for a D & C. Many times you may have a D & C after a miscarriage. You might have outpatient surgery with or without general anesthesia. What questions did you have? How long did you have bleeding? What is your advice? Share Your Experience
D and C
- I was just told i am having a D and C, I am very scared because I've never had anything like thbis done. I am pregnant with twins but the babies did not form so they have to take whatever is in my stomatch out. I am very sad and emotional about all this i just wanted support to get through this. thanks!
- —Guest pamela
Worst time of my life
- I was bleeding very heavily for almost three months and from lack of blood i fainted two times. After being released from the hospital I had to go back for a check-up and that same day they wanted me have a D&C. The surgery was very quick and my throat was hurting a little from the tube that was down my throat to help me breath. Other than that it was a quick recovery and I have never felt better.
- —Guest Michelle
My 1st D and C
- I was 8 weeks pregnant started to have show of bleeding. I went for a scan and was told i had miscarried. I was given different options of dealing with it and took the natural method. I couldn't handle it after 1 week so ended being admitted to hospital and had a D and C performed. I have been feeling very good since it and recommend this option as natural method takes far too long and is more upsetting. If anyone wants to talk about their experience just email me on audreyburns12@yahoo.co.uk After all it helps to talk about it rather than let it build up and get you down.
- —Guest Audrey
I developed scar tissue
- Had a D & C after my my body did not get rid of all the materials from the miscarriage. After 2 years of trying for a baby we went to a specialist who wanted us to try IVF. He did a hysterscopy. In which he was surprised to end up removing a large amount of scar tissue completely blocking where the sperm would need to travel. He still wanted to do IVF but we decided to try on our own. Now, I am 5 wks pregnant after just 2 months of trying! Wish me luck!
- —Guest Katie
My experience
- It was something that needed to be done. I had some pain during the procedure. After I felt better that life could go on and I could just forget about it. That was 5 months ago and yet the pain of the surgury is getting worst and I'm spotting at times that indeed started 2 weeks ago. I have yet found a doctor that could help me and figure out what the hell is going on if the doctor did something wrong in the procedure. I shouldn't still be in pain. Am I the only one?
- —Guest mandy
Would do it in a minute
- I would do it again if I had to I was bleeding very heavy. I fainted three times lack of blood. Right after surgery I didn't even have a drop of blood.
- —Guest was asleep woke up and it was dsone
Something missed...
- The worst part of my d&c was the fact that the doctor missed something & I bled like crazy for 3 months. That was even harder than the initial miscarriage (which I had no bleeding with). It was a constant reminder for months of what happened. I finally got a 2nd opinion & needed another d&c 3 months to the day after the 1st. Luckily that went smoothly & I had no more bleeding. Needless to say, I switched OBs permanently & am very very thankful to be 30 weeks pregnant now!!
- —Guest Lauren
Two D Cs
- I had 2 D&C's almost exactly a year apart due to missed abortions (miscarriage where products of conception are not expelled). Although shocked/sad at the loss of the pregnancy, the worst part of the first D&C was recovering from a really sore throat. I was informed later that this was due to the use of an anesthetic that required me to be intubated during the procedure. The 2nd time, I requested a different anesthetic that did not require the tube, and had no discomfort afterwards, other than the expected cramping and bleeding. I did appreciate the follow up calls from the hospital to check on me the next day. No support for my husband, though.
- —firstladyky
Told Them What I Needed
- Unfortunately I've had more than one. So with the last one I was able to tell them what I needed to be comfortable, like warm blankets and the IV team to start the IV. I guess that the IV was the biggest surprise for me - after all it was out patient surgery. But they took it out when I woke up in recovery.
- —Guest Gmom37
Not again!
- I was so upset over having lost another baby I really didn't pay much attention to what the doctor was saying. This made it really hard when we got to the hospital the next day. We finally got it figured out, but it was just surreal.
- —Guest Teri
My 1st D C
- I was so scared. I didn't know what to expect. The doctor just said not to worry about it. By the time my stunned husband got me home, I couldn't remember any of the answers to the questions I think I asked. I was bleeding and that didn't seem right. Neither of us knew anything. That was even scarier than an unplanned surgery.
- —Guest Robin
