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i have just misscarried, i was about 8wks. i had an ultrasound, and they said i dont have to have a curette just yet, as i had 'passed' a lot. they are going to do another ultrasound on tuesday to see how its all going. a friend of mine asked why they are leaving it so long to do a curette. when do they normally do a curette? and do they do them all the time?
:hug: I am so sorry :( I have had 3 miscarriages- 2 around 4-5 weeks and one at 12 weeks. D&C aren't done all the time and there is no specific time limit. My miscarriage at 12 weeks i had a D&C because my baby had passed away 3 weeks before and i only had light spotting, plus i couldn't emotionally handle the waiting- i was also worried about infection. My second miscarriage i didn't have a curette.
I am so sorry you are going through this babe, be kind to yourself xxxxxxxxx
No advice here sorry hun, just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear of your loss. Big hugs :hug:
I had a miscarriage at almost 8 weeks. I passed alot of stuff as well but i do suggest pressing hard or a curette to be done because i wasnt offered one and i now have a very bad infection. I'm so sorry for your loss :hug:
A curette is not required for all miscarriages. Often you will be monitored for your hormone levels to ensure they are dropping (BHCG) and an U/S to ensure there are no "retained products of conception" (RPOC - medical term) A D&C carries the risks associated with surgery and implements being placed within the uterus. There is a chance of infection with a natural miscarriage as well as a D&C.
The earlier the miscarriage the more likely they are to suggest a natural miscarriage. If there is a delay between the death of the baby and the miscarriage being found then a surgical management is often required.
Talk to your care provider and discuss the different options and the pros / cons for each. Your emotional needs will be considered as well. Look after yourself and use the supports around you.
There isn't much to add, as the ladies have already answered your question..
I just wanted to say I'm sorry for your loss :hug:
thankyou lovely ladies. they have said they are going to do another blood test on friday and do an ultrasound then also to have a look..... so i will just wait and see what happens then.
Hun,
They don't always do a curette and if they say you don't need one then I wouldn't be pushing for one, I'd be avoiding anything invasive if it's unnecessary. I've had 2 m/c, one at 12 weeks and one at 8 weeks and didn't need a curette afterwards. It's only if there is anything left behind and I'm sure they will be able to tell you that after your next U/S.
cherpy75, I am so sorry :( We are all here if you need someone to talk to :hug:
really sorry you have to go throught his Cherpy75. I just had a D&C last week and feel that that was a better option for me as I dont think I could emotionally handle miscarrying naturally. I had started to bleed a day or so before the D&C but I just wanted to everything sorted out as limbo land sucks and I want to try again as soon as possible (maybe that is my way of dealing with it all). I was also a bit paranoid that it wouldnt miscarry completely and would end up causing more problems. Everyone deals with things differently.
It amazes me just how much we dont know until we have to go through something like this. Luckily we have BellyBelly.
Thinking of you and take care of yourself.