D&C Question (kinda TMI)

weaslewam · May 2012

Hi ladies - I'm a little unsure what's going on with my body post D&C. I had the procedure last week and for the following 3 days there wasn't much blood (sorry if TMI) but now I'm full on bleeding with tons and tons of clots just about every time I got to the bathroom.

The clots are really dark obviously, but the blood that's not clotted is super red, not like a brown or anything. I have had cramping and stuff the past few days, very sharp a few days ago but now it's just dull pain. I talked to a nurse yesterday and she said not to worry about it - but I can't help but want to know what other people's experiences were.

Thanks!

KikiCohen · May 2012

I have had fairly light bleeding since my d&e, mostly red or brown. I did have some clots, but only the first few days. I also didn't have any cramping. The doctor said as long as I wasn't soaking through a pad an hour for two straight hours, I was okay. What you're describing almost sounds like AF, but I don't know if that's even possible this early. I'd say make an appt if you're concerned. I like to err on the side of caution.

genmalone · May 2012

I wouldn't worry. Especially since you called the nurse already. My bleeding has been all over the place. I've had days where it was heavy, days where it's light, and then I repeat the process over again. I hope it gets better soon.

khays8785 · May 2012

KikiCohen:
I have had fairly light bleeding since my d&e, mostly red or brown. I did have some clots, but only the first few days. I also didn't have any cramping. The doctor said as long as I wasn't soaking through a pad an hour for two straight hours, I was okay. What you're describing almost sounds like AF, but I don't know if that's even possible this early. I'd say make an appt if you're concerned. I like to err on the side of caution.

mostly all of this - I had it pretty light, thought it lasted for almost two weeks... I had no cramping at all. But always, if you're concerned, or the clotting/heavy bleeding doesn't stop, call the nurse/dr again - they're getting paid for it! GL, hope everything's ok...

monkeymommie · May 2012

I have just had a tiny bit of spotting...until today, when it was medium (day 6). I think everyone is just different, and it can be different every time--just like pregnancy itself. What you describe seems normal. I was told that if it got really heavy, like fully saturated a large pad in an hour, that I should call. I was also told that usually it would be gone in 2 weeks.