Is post D&C tissue normal?

carrieandtim

I had my D&C last Wednesday (8/11) and I know it's possible that doctors sometimes don't get everything...and maybe this is my body's way of getting everything that shouldn't be in there right now naturally, but I was wondering if anyone has passed tissue and/or clots after your D&C?  I have cramping, which is unlike menstral/uterus cramping -- it feels more like vaginal cramping.  To explain that a little, it basically hurts to sit down sometimes.  Any others out there?!?

rabbit27

I had a d&c on July 20th.  I then ended up bleeding heavily with clots (like a pad an hour) and had constant cramping.  I ended up in the ER needing a second d&c the following week due to retained tissue from the pregnancy.  I felt a lot better after the second surgery.

I hesitated to call my doctor because I assumed it was normal, but definitely call your doctor tomorrow.  It always helps ease my mind when a doctor tells me it is ok.

I am sending good thoughts your way.  Hugs. 

lisabowman

I don't know how much tissue you are passing, but I passed a moderate amount.  I wouldn't say I had cramping, but I was uncomfortable.  I would call your OB in the morning and talk it over.  But for me, it was no big deal and not a sign that anything (else) was wrong.  I'll be thinking of you.

Lorange-8

I didn't pass any tissue or really have any bleeding afterwards but my betas weren't going down so they assumed there was still tissue left or soemthing else. are they checking your betas?

court2211

I didn't pass any tissue but everyone is different. If it is anything to have you question or concerened, I would give the doc a call.

How was your first day back to school?

mrsjparker

I passed tons of large clots about three days after my D&C.  I ended up going to the ER where they basically told me I wasn't bleeding to death and to come back if it got worse or I woke up in a pool of blood.  I didn't need another D&C...according to my Dr. some women just bleed heavily after the procedure.  I hate that our bodies react that way.  I thought the point of the procedure was to avoid the experience of bleeding.  It was terrifying since I didn't expect it at all.  I'm so sorry you're going through this. 

akbride09

About 2 days post d&c, I had to stay home from work because I was cramping (could be described as contractions) so badly. Hours later, I ended up passing a 1" by 3" clot, and immediately felt better. I had other very small discharges, probably tissue - about the size of dimes.

I called a nurse, who said passing a clot like that was actually normal, and heavy bleeding is what they watch for. My doc said the same thing in my f/u appt.

I wish I'd taken some notes, but I don't remember still cramping a week post-op. Maybe you can call your OB's nurse or a call-a-nurse line at a local hospital to see if they are concerned?