Re: A repeat D&C after a miscarriage.
From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 22 Jun 2001 06:25:03 -0500 (CDT)
Your Doctors reply to your question is correct.
At Thu, 21 Jun 2001, mdhanes wrote:
>
>At Thu, 21 Jun 2001, R. Daniel Braun, MD wrote:
>>
>>At Thu, 21 Jun 2001, mdhanes wrote:
>>>
>>>After an ultrasound at 11 weeks into my pregnancy, I found out the
>>>fetus' heart stopped beating at 9 weeks. My doctor performed a D&C the
>>>very next day. I had the normal bleeding that comes after a D&C. It
>>>took almost 6-8 weeks before I had a period. . I had to go in
>>>weekly and the HCG level never went under 18. Now, after an ultrasound
>>>of the pelvis, it's apparent that there is still placental tissue
>>>evident. So.......according to my doctor, it's very likely that I will
>>>have to have another D&C.
>>>
>>>Is this common?
>>
>>Not common, but it happens.
>>
>>And if not, should I be upset with my doctor for not
>>>getting it all the first time?
>>
>>Not really, unless she has had it happen to several other patients. This
>>is one of those things that will happen to every Doc once in a while,
>>but if it happens to same Doc a lot, then there is something wrong.
>
>>--
>>R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG
>>
>>This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered.
>>
>Thank You for replying so fast. I've been worried about this.
>
>I want to be able to accept this, but my husband thinks this is
>outrageous because of the stress involved having another D&C performed
>as well as the extra expense.
>
>When I saw my doctor earlier this week she made no mention of being at
>fault. She just explained that when performing a D&C there is a fine
>line between getting everything that needs to come out.....and taking
>too much that it scars the uterus. I asked my doctor how common this
>was and she said that it's rare and may happen once in every 4 years.
>
>I know my doctor is very qualified and I feel bad for wanting to
>question her further. I lean towards thinking this is just one of those
>things that happen. But don't want to be overly passive either.
--
R.Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG
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