WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 1998: Re: Unusual periods after D&C

Re: Unusual periods after D&C

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 21 Feb 1998 21:06:39 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 20 Feb 1998, Naureen wrote: >
>I lost a baby at 16 weeks due to incompetent cervix. I had 2 D&C
>(second for retained products) and my periods have been funny ever
>since. The first one started with a brown discharge which gradually
>turned red. The present period whcih is the second after the D&C
>started normally but I am still bleeding after 11 days. My doctor
>thinks is due to the hormones not being at normal levels yet.She says I
>can take some tablets to stop the bleeding but I'm not to keen on that.
>I am extremely worried as I amanxious to start trying again. Can you
>please help? Thank you.
>
>Naureen

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope and pray for a successful conclusion to your next pregnancy.

What I tell my patients is that after any pregnancy, whether it be full term, mid trimester loss, first trimester loss, ectopic pregnancy or abortion, the first few periods may be short, long, heavy, light, constant, intermittent, bright red or dark brown. That's usually normal but if you have any concerns always call your doctor.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm

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