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Re: miscarriage and persistent cramping

From: Kathy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 20 Sep 1999 02:54:54 PDT

D & C stands foe dilatation and curettage. The procedure requires you to be up in stirrups in an O.R. Usually a local or pudendal block is given to help alleviate discomfort. Uterine sounds are used to dilate the cervix to allow the curette to pass through into the uterus. A sound is a solid metal instrument about the size of a pen. It comes in a variety of widths. They start with the smallest and gradually increase until cervix is open. Then the curette is passed through the cervix into the uterus and mild scraping of the lining of the uterus is done to remove any remaining products of conception (left over tissue that did not pass on it's own). The procedure does not take very long but you will have some cramping but not for long. The bleeding will reduce drastically when the uterus is empty. Since you are still bleeding and cramping, I would venture a guess that a D&C is in order, so I would prepare myself for this in advance. Recovery time is minimal. Usually can go home in a few hours. Hope this helps and was not too graphic. I tried to explain it as best I could. Kathy

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