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Hi all. I'm debating on whether to have a D&C after my recent miscarriage. I need your help.
After a recent miscarriage I don't know which option to choose.
I could allow nature to take its course... I bled lightly for two weeks already... Now I'm passing small clots...
How much longer will bleed?
I could take pills... Don't want to do that as it comes with crappy side effects.
I could have a D&C. Which I'm told will stop bleeding immedtely... Is this true? We're you scared? I hear this is a common side effect? And obviously i don't want my chances to be less!
I'm had cramping yesterday with no painkillers and it was almost unbearable. I'm on pain meds today. Still not filling pads though...
I don't know which way to choose... Any help will be gratefully appreciated.
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Go natural (0 votes)
Go for pills (0 votes)
Go for D&C (11 votes)
9 Answers • 8 years ago
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I voted for D&C because after having had 7 miscarriages I feel that the D&C quickly and safely puts to rest a sad and difficult situation not emotionally but at least physically in some form or fashion. I have tried to miscarry naturally at home 3 times, around between 8 and 11 weeks and it was very hard to handle. Eventually, I ended up in the hospital with one incident. Wishing you the best and hoping you will know what's best for you.
8 years ago
I was 11 weeks BUT the baby died at 7 weeks so still small.
On the screen yesterday though it was fully intact... Looked like a normal baby almost even though ive been bleeding on and off for 2 weeks.
Passing very small clots now... Not sure how long this will take naturally.
I bled for 5/6 days very heavily with my loss at 5.4 wks.
But I'm unsure about how this one will happen and when and how long?
Hope that helps.
8 years ago • Post starter
I just had a d&c last Thursday. I was 11.5 weeks but bub had passed somewhere between 9-10 weeks. I'm sorry you are going through this. I opted for a d&c as quite often a natural miscarriage can lead to ad & c anyway due to heavy bleeding and retained products. I just wanted it over. Also even tho bub passed at 7 weeks the sac etc can keep growing so there could be a lot of bulk in your uterus. I barely had any bleeding afterwards but five days later I started bleeding and cramping like the first day of a heavy period. The doctor said it's not uncommon to start bleeding like a period as hormones decline similar to a withdrawal bleed after being on progesterone. Again, I feel your pain a and I'm very sorry. May the next short while be kind to us on our ttc journey. :)
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