re: My D&C experience

<blockquote><b>Quoting Tara-Kieran's Mommy:</b>" Than you so much for this!!!! I am going to my doctor on Saturday and will most likely be scheduling ... [snip!] ... experience to be done so I can start healing. This post makes me relax so much more about the whole process. Thanks again  "</blockquote>

Thy was my goal mama. I hope that the process is smooth amd quick for you. It's a horrible thing to go through emotionally. I just wanted it to be over.

A D&C is something I will never do again and will never promote. It has screwed me beyond belief. IMHO, ask for Misoprostol or something similar. Much less risk associated. Yeah it might suck a bit more, but at least it won't take away the chances of ever becoming pregnant again. A D&C should be an absolute LAST resort.

Quoting Tasha129:" A D&C is something I will never do again and will never promote. It has screwed me beyond belief. ... [snip!] ... more, but at least it won't take away the chances of ever becoming pregnant again. A D&C should be an absolute LAST resort."

A d&c is something that every woman has a choice to make on her own whether she should get one or not. It's a very personal experience and decision that she should not be judged for making.
I'm sorry you had a bad experience. I personally would choose a d&c again over taking a med to induce a spontaneous abortion.
I posted this thread as a place for support to those who have had one done or are going to have one done.

Quoting Triple "A":" A d&c is something that every woman has a choice to make on her own whether she should get one or ... [snip!] ... abortion. I posted this thread as a place for support to those who have had one done or are going to have one done."

I am in no way judging anyone, and I am sorry if you or anyone else is taking it that way. I am a pro-whatever-anyone-feels-is-best-for-them kind of person. But I also think that people that have experienced bad things are obligated to share so that people can be informed both ways. Sorry if you were offended, that wasn't my purpose.

Quoting Tasha129:" I am in no way judging anyone, and I am sorry if you or anyone else is taking it that way. I am a pr ... [snip!] ... things are obligated to share so that people can be informed both ways. Sorry if you were offended, that wasn't my purpose. "

I'm not offended, but you didn't share your experience either. You just stated that it should be a last resort in your opinion and that you had a bad experience. If you're going to come in and say that it should be last resort and that it screwed you at least share your experience to why you feel that way.

Quoting Triple "A":" I'm not offended, but you didn't share your experience either. You just stated that it should be a ... [snip!] ... come in and say that it should be last resort and that it screwed you at least share your experience to why you feel that way."

Ok, so here is the story. I found out I was pregnant with my first baby on June 21, 2011. I went in for a US on July 25th, 2011 for dating. I should have been almost 10 weeks, but the baby only measured 7w1d and had no heartbeat. I was devestated. I couldnt eat, sleep, or work because I knew my dead baby was inside me, and it had passed over 2 weeks previous ( missed miscarriage). On July 28th, I called the OB and asked them what my options were, because I could no longer bear the fact that I was still carrying the baby and my body wasn't naturally miscarrying. The only option I was given was a D&C. I really had no idea what it was, so I looked it up online, and it seemed easy enough. I just wanted the whole experience over with. So they scheduled my D&C for August 2nd. The hospital staff were great, and the experience was painless. I was told before I went in for the procedure that risks and complications were rare. I spotted for maybe an hour, some cramps, and that was it. I thought "Great, this is finally over".....was I wrong. Three months came and went with no period. Another devestation because I was told I should have my period in 4 weeks, and that we could try again after my first cycle. Called the OB...he told me I was fine and put me on Provera to induce AF....nothing. Tried it again...nothing. Did labs...normal. OB scheduled me for an HSG. On HSG day, I found out (after 30 minutes of the Dr trying to insert the catheter and horrible pain) that my cervix was scared shut from the D&C (Asherman's Syndrome). I was referred out to an RE (all out of pocket costs, of course, and 2 hours away). After meeting with the RE, he scheduled another HSG.....but he was prepared. On second HSG day, they inserted a micro-scissors into my vaginal canal and cut away the adhesions (which will continue to grow back). I still have no official prognosis....I have to continue to see my RE every 2 weeks to check how fast the adhesions grow back. RE assumes my chances of ever carrying a pregnancy to term is now 9%, all due to the D&C.

Quoting Tasha129:" Ok, so here is the story. I found out I was pregnant with my first baby on June 21, 2011. I went in for ... [snip!] ... fast the adhesions grow back. RE assumes my chances of ever carrying a pregnancy to term is now 9%, all due to the D&C. "

I'm truly sorry you had such a bad experience   I see that you're expecting again. I'm sure you're over the moon. I hope few and far between have things go wrong like you did. It's bad enough that you have to lose a baby, but much worse when it is traumatic.

This was such a great idea of yours to post this thread.
I was also "12 weeks" pregnant when I found out my babys heart had stopped beating at 8 weeks. I never knew I had had a miscarriage until I went for my 12 week scan. I was devastated with the news. Having a dnc adds to the trauma of having lost my baby. I was very nervous about what I was to expect when having a dnc. If I had read this before hand I would have felt more at ease!

Quoting KristaCollier:" This was such a great idea of yours to post this thread. I was also "12 weeks" pregnant when I found ... [snip!] ... I was very nervous about what I was to expect when having a dnc. If I had read this before hand I would have felt more at ease!"

Thanks for your feedback mama. Sorry you had to go through a similar experience.

Bumping to keep this up on the boards.

I'm glad I found this post. Going through this in a couple days and terrified of the procedure. Thank you for sharing

Tasha129 - Sorry to hear of the horrific experience you have had and the conclusion of having your d&c.
I must say though that everyones experience is different and there are different circumstances for each one of us.
I would definitely have a d&c again in the unfortunate situation arose that i needed to have one again.
I have my d&c on the 10 Oct 2011. I am now 11 weeks pregnant.
Everyones situation is different and everyone has a choice.

Quoting KayliLove:" I'm glad I found this post. Going through this in a couple days and terrified of the procedure. Thank you for sharing"

Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions at all hon

Just wanted to bump this up a little for anyone that might be interested.

Thankyou for this post. I had a natural miscarriage a few weeks ago when i was 12 weeks along. My most recent ultrasound said that there's still "debris" in there and my endometrial lining is at the highest of normal. So if it doesn't come out with my next period i will most likely need a d&c which i really don't want and tried so hard to avoid, i'm terrified of it and hope i don't need one but thanks for sharing how it happens.