I am a UK expat living in Switzerland. I was pregnant for the first time aged 38 but miscarried at 8 weeks. Despite what I felt was a full miscarriage, my gynaecologist recommended a D&C to ensure it's completeness. I had a D&C and then became pregnant again just over 4 months later. My current (and 2nd) pregnancy is classed as a 'missed abortion' as the foetus stopped growing at about 5 weeks but the sac continues to develop. I am now almost 9 weeks 'pregnant' and have been booked in for another D&C on Monday.
I am reading some posts saying that other patients / gynaecologists steer clear of D&Cs as they are risky and can prevent further pregnancies. What are the risks involved and the associated data ? Do you think my gynaecologists in Switzerland could be so keen on D&Cs because I have full private healthcare and they get paid for doing the D&C themself ? I wonder if their advice might be different if there was no personal income involved for them !?
Thanks
I am reading some posts saying that other patients / gynaecologists steer clear of D&Cs as they are risky and can prevent further pregnancies. What are the risks involved and the associated data ? Do you think my gynaecologists in Switzerland could be so keen on D&Cs because I have full private healthcare and they get paid for doing the D&C themself ? I wonder if their advice might be different if there was no personal income involved for them !?
Thanks
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D and C also known as dialation and currettage is perfectly safe and problem free if it is performed by a qualified Doctor.
My gram calls it a "dustin and a cleanin"
My gram calls it a "dustin and a cleanin"
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A d&C IS a SURGICAL procedure...and as with ANY surgical procedure there ARE risks... (hence the consent form they have you sign)
Contrary to the last post it is NOT "perfectly safe"....but at the same time its not overly risky either. There ARE risks, even when preformed by a skilled provider. But, I can't say if you have a "shady" doc or not.... we usually only preform it if we are sure there is tissue left over after a considerable amount of time (ultrasound can usually see this) OR if the patient wished to skip past the lengthy and painful miscarriage that can sometimes occur. I would recommend a second opinion if it troubles you or ask for an ultrasound and ask them to show you the "left over" tissue. In most cases our bodies have no problem ridding ourselves of the left overs- BUT since your "sac" continues to develop it sounds like you might just need one this time _ it possiable last time wasn't necessary.
My point is- every procedure has risks...none is risk "free" no, a D&C isn't a procedure you should be overly concerned with but still educate yourself it IS your body
Contrary to the last post it is NOT "perfectly safe"....but at the same time its not overly risky either. There ARE risks, even when preformed by a skilled provider. But, I can't say if you have a "shady" doc or not.... we usually only preform it if we are sure there is tissue left over after a considerable amount of time (ultrasound can usually see this) OR if the patient wished to skip past the lengthy and painful miscarriage that can sometimes occur. I would recommend a second opinion if it troubles you or ask for an ultrasound and ask them to show you the "left over" tissue. In most cases our bodies have no problem ridding ourselves of the left overs- BUT since your "sac" continues to develop it sounds like you might just need one this time _ it possiable last time wasn't necessary.
My point is- every procedure has risks...none is risk "free" no, a D&C isn't a procedure you should be overly concerned with but still educate yourself it IS your body
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I realize that a D&C is a surgical procedure. And there is no way that i was trying to make "light" of it at all.
I have had 3 D&C's. 1 after an abortion, 1 after a miscarraige an another due to severe stomach pain and horrible periods.
I had a highly skilled and very professional surgical team that got me thru this procedure safely and problem free. And yes, as with any medical procedure, there is a consent form that must be signed. A consent form is signed basically to cover the Hospitals behind.
There are "risks" involved with any type of surgery. I signed a consent form to have a tooth pulled. I am not saying that a D&C is a walk in the park, but, if you have faith in your medical team, rest assured that they will do their best to get you thru the procedure safely.
My mom is 77 years old and she had one after i was born. Medicine has come a long way since then.
I did not mean to poo poo the situation, i apologize. :-(
I have had 3 D&C's. 1 after an abortion, 1 after a miscarraige an another due to severe stomach pain and horrible periods.
I had a highly skilled and very professional surgical team that got me thru this procedure safely and problem free. And yes, as with any medical procedure, there is a consent form that must be signed. A consent form is signed basically to cover the Hospitals behind.
There are "risks" involved with any type of surgery. I signed a consent form to have a tooth pulled. I am not saying that a D&C is a walk in the park, but, if you have faith in your medical team, rest assured that they will do their best to get you thru the procedure safely.
My mom is 77 years old and she had one after i was born. Medicine has come a long way since then.
I did not mean to poo poo the situation, i apologize. :-(
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Mistakes have and will continue to happen with something like a D&C. It isnt as non-evasive as having a "tooth pullled" - but again, I am not saying its heart surgery either.
Educate yourself on the way your doc does the procedure...usually there isn't anything overly sharp used so it would be hard to cause any signifigant injury to you - I too didn't mean to sound like it was a huge deal- its not- (and probably didnt cause any long-term damage on you the first time) BUT, mistakes have happened..
Educate yourself on the way your doc does the procedure...usually there isn't anything overly sharp used so it would be hard to cause any signifigant injury to you - I too didn't mean to sound like it was a huge deal- its not- (and probably didnt cause any long-term damage on you the first time) BUT, mistakes have happened..
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My bleeding stopped after 5 days, but still I have lower back pain and pain on the pelvis area. Do I need to do a D&C?
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