confused about D&C?

Question

I had a miscarriage on Monday the 19th. The doctor gave me the option to have a D&C, wait for mother nature to takes its course, or give me medication to help pass the tissue. I have passed most of the tissue and cells, but there is still some left. I am scared of doing a D&C... but I have read that it helps you heal faster.. and possible help you concieve faster later...

anyone have any advice for me? I want to heal the fastest, and get back to try to conceive again soon.

BTW I was 12 weeks when I had the miscarriage.

Answer 1

I miscarried at 12 weeks. I opted for the D&C. I had virtually no discomfort at all. Healed quickly too. I had a son within a year!!!

Answer 2

I am so sorry...I hope you are ok. I had a miscarriage when I was 12 1/2 weeks. And for me it happened naturally, it wasn't easy either. I passed everything at home, but some of it was still stuck and it was just hanging there. And that hurt, so I had to rush to the hospital so my doctor could get it out. She did and to avoid a long story...That was the best thing for me at the time I didn't know what a D&C was and still don't. So I did heal pretty quickly from that..I didn't feel like trying for a long time because of that. But I did a year later, now a I have a 14 month old...So just do what you think will be best for you!

Answer 3

D & C is a scraping outpatient process. It only takes a couple of minutes for the procedure. I had one done. It's not that bad as long as you have a great doctor. The hardest part is getting past the fact of not being pregnant anymore.You will heal in a couple of days. You can get pregnant as early as 2 weeks after. The doctors recommend trying again in about a month to 3 months and others say as soon as you're ready emotionally and physically then go ahead. Check out this site www.ispokewithmychild.com.

Sorry for your loss

Answer 4

D & C is done to totally clean out your uterus so it will be in the best possible condition for future pregnancies. I had one many years ago because the doctor wanted to make sure that everything had passed, and there is no real way for them to know. I was in the hospital for 24 hrs and recovering at home for about 2 weeks. No major pain and all went well. I went on to conceive 8 months after that. There is nothing to be scared of so do it, get back to optimum health and try again. Best of Luck.

Answer 5

I had a D&C on Dec 1st 06, and everything worked out ok. You shouldnt be scared since it is performed only when mother nature doesnt clean out your system very well, or if you have a baby that didnt naturally miscarry the way I did. If you get a great OBGYN who performs the procedure, I'd opt for general anestesia, (which is to be put to sleep) cause honestly, I didnt want to watch any of it. If you get local anestesia, (numbing from waist down), you'll see everything they do, however you wont feel it. THe thought of being awake scared me more. Whatever you choose, it doesnt hurt either way. It'll be a little uncomfortable afterwards, but trying to get your body back to normal is most important. Good luck TTC, cause Im in the process!

Answer 6

I had a miscarriage when I was 17 I still had some tissue left inside which was causing some major cramps, I had to have a d&c, which helped out tremindously, and I now have two little girls. Dont be afraid of it. Its good to have this done after a miscarriage.

Answer 7

It's an outpatient procedure, and can be helpful. I don't think you should be worrying about concieving faster, but doing what is most healthy for you.

Answer 8

It has been dubbed "dusting and cleaning", however that isn't it's real technical name, it is true. D & C is where they remove all extra tissue lining from your uterus. I know it sounds scary, but it's nessesary.