RE: D&C after miscarriage?

[Guest guest]

Kristi,

There are four types of miscarriages: threatened, inevitable,

incomplete, and complete.

A threatened miscarriage is any bleeding or cramping of the uterus

within the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. Inevitable miscarriage is

intolerable pain or bleeding that threatens the woman's well-being; it

occurs while the cervix has already partially opened. If parts of fetal

tissue are passed or if the membranes are ruptured, the miscarriage is

called incomplete. If the entire fetus is passed, the uterus has reduced

in size, and the cervix has closed, the miscarriage is termed complete.

If the miscarriage is NOT complete and fetal or placental tissue remains

in the uterus, a D&C procedure is necessary. So if you miscarriage is

completed, there is no need for a D&C procedure. You may want to ask

your doctor why a D&C is not needed in your case and depending on his

answer, decide on a second opinion.

Jackie

D&C after miscarriage?

I have had 2 miscarriages, and I have not had a D&C after either of

them.

I was told that everything appeared to have passed out, and they weren't

" that far " along to warrant one.

The first pregancy was about 5 weeks, multiple, and the 2nd one was

about 10 weeks along.

I was not on any medication to produce the multiple pregnancy. Our

family is due this generation for twins.

Anyway, is this a common procedure to have or not, or should I seek a

second opinion?

Kristi