WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2002: Re: Dr. please advise -- Is the 2nd D&C necessary?

Re: Dr. please advise -- Is the 2nd D&C necessary?

From: Bernard Cristalli MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 2 Nov 2002 01:03:39 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 1 Nov 2002, Yumei wrote: >
>Dear Doctors,
>
>I had a problem with my recent pregnancy and had a surgical
>abortion done at the early stage. I was bleeding for 4 weeks after the
>procedure. The bleeding stopped for 2 weeks, and restarted again which
>was supposed to be my 1st period after the precedure.
>The bleeding for this period was heavier than usual, and I passed on
>some blood clots. The bleeding lasted 15 days and then became very
>light spotting.
>I did an ultrasound on the 15th day of the period, and it showed that
>there are small amount of "things" in my uterus -- but the radiologist
>was not sure if they are "retained products of conception" or "blood
>clots". The doctor said that I may need a 2nd D&C to clear out the
>uterus if the spotting continues. She has scheduled the surgery for
>next Friday.
>Now the bleeding (spotting) completely stopped (after 20 days) for about
>1 week now. I am wondering if the 2nd D&C is necessary? Would the
>problem resolve by itself? Should I do another ultrasound before the
>surgery? Please advise what the next steps should be.

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So it's time to have another ultrasound. If something is seen you will be sure it's not a clot. A D&C will be needed then.

-- *These comments are for educational purpose only. They can't replace an examination by your doctor. * I won't have time to answer personal mails, please post to the forums.

Bernard G. Cristalli MD AMACOG AIHP - ACCA - Paris France OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor Urogynecology Editorial Advisory Board http://www.obgyn.net/corresp/cristalli.htm

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