Post D&C AF Questions (tmi)

NJMom050911

So tomorrow will be 4 weeks since my D&C. I had what felt like O pains a couple weeks ago and so now I'm praying that AF will come soon. But I've been  crampy  on and off for a couple weeks and I'm so use to my cycle being somewhat regular I don't know what and when to except her to come back.  My periods use to be very light and I had no need for tampons or pads just a liner. Was your first post d&c period heavier? I'm worried I'll be sitting at my desk and start bleeding without warning. I don't want to walk around with a pad on for weeks on end either. I wasn't brave enought to start charting right after the d&c and I know that would have helped me figure our when she is coming. This is a stupid question, I realize this and I know I can just put a panty liner or and bring pads and tampons with me to have just in case and I will do that, but I guess I just want to hear what your experiece was like when AF came back. Was in more painful? Different? Heavier? Lighter?

buckeyebaby814

My last D&C was also coupled with laparoscopic surgery and that period was awful, heavy for ten days with horrible cramping.  I've heard a lap can do that to your next cycle, but I also attributed it also having a D&C.  For me, when I am expecting AF and I'm not at home, I just wear a regular liner, just in case so it gives me time to get to the restroom to take care of business.

lindsayanne14

My 1st AF after my D & C was very light (which was what my AF was like before my procedure) and lasted 3 days, it came with cramps.  My 2nd came without warning and was a lot heavier and more painful.  I carry a panty liner and a tampon with me in my purse in case AF surprises me when I'm out and about. 

MrsCisco222

My experience, and most of what I've read from the other ladies here is that AF can be super wonky post M/C. I had bleeding/spotting for almost 2 months after my M/C. Then, when AF did come back (mid-June) i bled/spotted for 20 days. Finally called my OB's office and spoke with the nurse. She suggested trying BCPs for a few months to see if that will help things get back on track. FX that your AF isn't too weird and that she shows up soon without the surprise attack.

kj07

Mine came almost 4 weeks to the day after my D&C.  I'd been crampy on and off since my D&C, but I did get super PMSy about 2 days before it started.  The flow this time was lighter than previous AFs, but I had way more cramping.

NJMom050911

Thanks girls.

amy7111

My 1st m/c I got AF approx. 5 wks after d&c. It was very light than my normal AF but my dr said that was normal since he pretty much "cleaned me out". As far as cramping goes; I had very painful cramps; which I was told is normal. In my 2nd m/c I didn't have a d&c done it happened naturally; so AF was very heavy and lasted 7-8 days.

Hang in there ((hugs)) 

luvmyducks

My 1st AF wasn't that much different than pre-loss AFs.  The 2nd one looked like a scene from Carrie.

BobbiJanay07

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Mine was actually lighter, the next one though was a much heavier.