natural vs d&c

scooter999 · August 2009

Hello ladies.....just found out I am m/c again today.

My 1st m/c was so early it was natural.....hardly any clotting anything.....just a breeze.

My dr is giving me the option of natural m/c or d&c.....I was just wondering how you m/cd and if you have any suggestions or advice for me. TIA

kbfny7 · August 2009

1st of all I am so so sorry for your loss.

I had a natural miscarriage yesterday ( or in the middle of the night I shall say). It was quite painful and might not of been so bad with pain meds. An I was also glad that I was at home when it happened. I am actually glad that my body took care of it, I was very nervous to have a D&C. I guess its up to you, some naturals can take a long time I have heard. A D&C might bring you closure quickly. Good luck

Ehoff33 · August 2009

Im still waiting for my HCG levels to drop..I had a natural m/c two weeks ago...light to normal period bleeding for 6 days and HCG was dropping great but now seems to be going slow..im hoping I dont need to have a D&C done...HCG went from 948 to 560 in 4 days then a week later only dropped to 368...

If you can I would try to wait it out some..but if you become ill or just not feeling "right" and your levels arent dropping much at all then if it was me I would have the D&C to have it over with asap...

I just want it to be over with so we can move on and start trying again..

I am so sorry for your loss..hope things work out for you.

ezbakejess · August 2009

I'm so so sorry you're having to make this decision

I had a d&c on 7/2. I made that choice because I was feeling so out of control and didn't just want to sit and wait for an unknown amount of time to m/c. I just wanted it over with. I think it also helped with my emotional healing to know what was happening. My d&c was physically very easy, and I'm 'happy' with the decision I made.

I hope you find a solution you're comfortable with.

mrs.soto · August 2009

im so sorry, i had m/c last week, i was two months, they said i couold do it naturally or d&c, i chose to do it naturally, the thought of them scraping the fetus out was making me sick to my stomach, i had a few freinds that tried to pass it by themselves but ended up getting d&c anyways bc they got infections, i passed mine naturally but it hurt and it was traumitizing to see the clots drip everywhere, i ended up going to ER bc of the pain and they gave me morphine nd checked me out, it looked like i had passed it but i had clots stuck in my cervix so the doc pulled it out herself, its all up to , everyone is different, they have different experiences, ur health is important, if i had to have d&c then i would of it it came to my health, hang in there, hugs

B-lineBride · August 2009

@ezbakejess Exactly the same for me. Didn't want to wait for my body to figure out something it should have 2 weeks earlier and need to have control of something.

ping1080 · August 2009

I am currently waiting to m/c naturally. Both of my previous m/c's were natural. I know what to expect and am okay waiting. I can also understand why some woman do not want to wait. I'm also nervous to get scar tissue from a d&c. I hope you make the decision that is best for you! GL!

carebear08 · August 2009

I'm very sorry for your loss. I had a D&C on 8/14. I went this route because I didn't want to have to mentally handle my m/c. For others it's part of the healing process, but for me, I couldn't do it. My procedure went very well, almost no bleeding and just a few days of cramping. You're in my thoughts while you make this decision.

stbc42107 · August 2009

My doctor gave me the option to miscarry naturally or to have a d&c. I decide to have the d&c because I really just didn't think I could handle waiting to have the miscarriage naturally. I was 10w and they think I lost the baby around 6w, so for me the d&c just gave me some comfort in knowing it would be over soon.

I am really sorry for your loss.

Jenny086 · August 2009

I am so sorry you have to go through this. My doc gave me the option, too, but I felt my body had already failed me by letting me think for 3 weeks that everything was okay. I didn't think I could emotionally handle a natural m/c. I bled for about 2.5 weeks after the d&c, pretty lightly for the last week and had very little cramping. I hope whatever route you choose that it happens quickly and painlessly.

candycane3t · August 2009

ezbakejess:

I'm so so sorry you're having to make this decision

I had a d&c on 7/2. I made that choice because I was feeling so out of control and didn't just want to sit and wait for an unknown amount of time to m/c. I just wanted it over with. I think it also helped with my emotional healing to know what was happening. My d&c was physically very easy, and I'm 'happy' with the decision I made.

I hope you find a solution you're comfortable with.

This, it was truly quite painless and allowed me to TTCAL sooner. Good luck with your decision, I know it's a tough one. HUGS

erin2312 · August 2009

So sorry you're having to make this decision and for your loss! I had a D & C on 8/19 at 8w5d, and I'm so glad I did. There was no HB and it looked like the fetus had stopped growing at around 6w1d. The D & C allowed me to have some control over when and where my miscarriage would happen, and I felt as though it would have been emotionally too hard for me to wait for it to happen and to have it happen at home. The D & C physically was easy...getting the IV placed was the hardest part, and that was pretty easy. I went in at 10:30 and was home by 3:30, and the next day was able to go to a movie and lunch. It's a very personal decision and the same one's not right for everyone, but this was definitely right for DH and me. Good luck....thinking of you!

Erin

Can't Wait To Be A Mama · August 2009

I'm sorry for your loss Scooter.

I never m/c on my own. I waited a weeks after my last u/s and then opted for the D&C. I couldn't sit there and wait anymore. Especially since I wasn't feeling good, I was crampy all the time, but it never produced anything.

The healing time from my D&C was fast, I only had a few days of bleeding and the heavist was before I left the surgical center.

Best of luck to you, and if you have any q's feel free to message me.

MrsHunter2Be · August 2009

When I first found out at the doctor's office I chose to have a natural miscarriage. Then I went home, researched it and thought about it more. My DH and I decided it would be easier on me to do the d&c than wait for it to happen. I just didn't think I could handle it emotionally having to wait. The d&c wasn't too bad. The doctors and nurses were great, which really helped. I have had very little spotting and bleeding. The day of was when I had the most. But now just a little each day, but no heavy cramping at all. I think it's a personal decision that you have to make yourself, but researching and knowing more about both options helped me make my decision.

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