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Re: worsened menstrual cramping months after D&C

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 31 Dec 2002 09:52:00 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 31 Dec 2002, Heather wrote: >
>I had a D&C about 3 months ago for a missed AB. The bleeding and little
>cramping at the time I experienced were normal from what I understand.
>However, I am just about to get my second period since the procedure,
>and my menstrual cramping, this period and last, have been way worse
>than they ever were before the procedure. Is this normal or could there
>be a problem? I have no fever to signify any type of infection, but my
>bloating, gas, and all around abdominal pain have significantly
>increased. And, the pain feels different than I remember, it's more my
>entire abdomen than just like menstrual cramps. If this is normal, when
>might I expect to go back to my old PMS cramps, I never thought I'd miss
>them!

It would be worth going back to see the doc that did the D&C and have a quick check up to see if anything is amiss, though I doubt that anything serious is wrong.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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