WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 1999: Re: 5 weeks post d&c spotting

Re: 5 weeks post d&c spotting

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 23 Nov 1999 19:44:56 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 23 Nov 1999, kris wrote: >
>How unusual is it to see a lot of old/brown blood this late after a D&C?
>What could cause this?

Not unusual. Lack of ovulation at this time could lead to irregular bleeding, no period or the "old blood" you describe.

>It seems unusual that it only happens in the
>early part of the day.
>
>As for all the info I left out: I'm 25. D&C in Aug,99 was for blighted
>ovum @ 5 weeks (1st pregnancy). D&C in Oct,99 was for non-viable
>pregnancy @ 6 weeks. These have been my only two pregnancies and I'm in
>good health. I was told the pathology reports came back showing nothing
>unusual.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Kris
>
>At Mon, 22 Nov 1999, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
>>
>>At Mon, 22 Nov 1999, krp wrote:
>>>
>>>I was hoping someone can shed some light on whether this is normal or
>>>not. For the last week, I've been having some bleeding for about the
>>>first half of the day, and then it turns to brown spotting and then
>>>nothing by the evening. I've been waiting for my period to start, but
>>>each afternoon I'm disappointed that it has stopped. Is this type of
>>>pattern normal for 5 weeks after a d&c?
>>>
>>>(Some background info: Had a d&c in August and another in October this
>>>year. After the first d&c, my period started 30 days later and was
>>>normal. I had a lot more bleeding with the second one including large
>>>"fist-size" clots. My gyn found I had an infection 2 weeks ago while
>>>checking for the source of my constant cramping. (I took doxycycline
>>>for 7 days for the infection.))
>>>
>>>I don't want to bother my doctor (or his nurses) if this is normal. Can
>>>anyone shed some light on this for me?
>>>
>>>--
>>>krp
>>>
>>krp,
>>
>>I have no idea why you had the first D&C in August nor do I know why you
>>required a second D&C 2 months later. I don't know if your examination
>>is normal nor do I know what the pathology report was from either D&C. I
>>know neither your age nor number of pregnancies you may have had.
>>
>>I can understand not wanting to bother your doctor or his nurses, but he
>>has all the information we lack here and he would be best to let you
>>know if what you have is normal
>>
>>--
>>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>>Great Neck, New York
>>
>>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>>and/or interventions.
>>
>>**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
>>consequently no private emails will receive a response.
>>
>>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>>

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

**Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
and/or interventions.

**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
consequently no private emails will receive a response.

**Thank you for your understanding ;-)

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