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Re: d&c question

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 30 Apr 2002 21:10:08 -0500 (CDT)


At Tue, 30 Apr 2002, Tania wrote: >
>I have searched the archives and been unable to find my answers. can
>anyone let me know whether or not an overnight stay is required for a
>d&c? I just found out i've lost my baby and need to schedule this. Also,
>how painful is the procedure?
>
>Thank you!
>Tania

Almost never. The pain will really depend on what anesthesia you have for the proceedure itself. Afterwards, you will likely have quite a bit of cramping, which can get occasionally become severe.

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William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

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