Debs, if you see this, please come back and finish your question. Based on what you were able to write, let's talk about bleeding after a D&C.
Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a surgical procedure. While relatively minor, normal recovery includes irregular bleeding or spotting for up to two weeks, and cramps similar to menstrual cramps.
If you are having severe bleeding, you need to call your doctor. "Severe" is characterized as soaking more than two large sanitary pads in a row in an hour, for 2 hours in a row, or having heavy bleeding for 12 hours in a row.
Here's a page on D&C that includes information about recovery:
Don't forget that everyone is different, and your body may react differently to a D&C than someone else's would. Your hormone levels may have something to do with this. Don't hesitate to call your doctor if you're having these symptoms. That's what they're there for, and if you're bleeding excessively they would want to know. There are medicines they can give you if needed to help stop the bleeding.
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Debs, if you see this, please come back and finish your question. Based on what you were able to write, let's talk about bleeding after a D&C.
Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a surgical procedure. While relatively minor, normal recovery includes irregular bleeding or spotting for up to two weeks, and cramps similar to menstrual cramps.
If you are having severe bleeding, you need to call your doctor. "Severe" is characterized as soaking more than two large sanitary pads in a row in an hour, for 2 hours in a row, or having heavy bleeding for 12 hours in a row.
Here's a page on D&C that includes information about recovery:
http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/surgery/a/d_and_c_2.htm
Don't forget that everyone is different, and your body may react differently to a D&C than someone else's would. Your hormone levels may have something to do with this. Don't hesitate to call your doctor if you're having these symptoms. That's what they're there for, and if you're bleeding excessively they would want to know. There are medicines they can give you if needed to help stop the bleeding.
Let us know what else we can find out for you.
October 22, 2008 - 9:20amThis Comment
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