[ForeverHopeful13]

I am just after advise. I found out I was pregnant 2 weeks ago when I got a positive on a home test, next day went to doc and positive on his test. Did blood test next day and HCG level was 22,700. I was scheduled an US the following week, as I was unsure of my dates. Had my V/US this Thursday and showed my gestational sac was measuring 24mm which put me at 7 weeks 5 days.

They also saw the yolk sac, measured at 9.2mm but was empty and no heartbeat was detected. I went back to my doc this morning for more blood work, and my HCG level dropped to 6,000. Doc told me it was not a viable pregnancy and to wait a couple of days and go to hosp for a D&C.

Should I wait to miscarry naturally, or get the D&C done as soon as possible? I am absolutely heartbroken and unsure if waiting to miscarry naturally will be worse off for my mental state. Any advise will be much appreciated. My birthday is on Monday

[kickoponomusinsi...]

Big hugs xxx

I chose to have the D&C. I couldn't bear the thought of just waiting for it to happen.

I am so very sorry. xx

[Miss Anthropist]

I'm sorry, OP.

We found out at a scan at 10 weeks that our baby had died. I waited a week to miscarry naturally but it didn't happen so I had a D& C. It was the worst week of my life. I wished I'd had the D&C straight away. After the D&C I felt enormous relief that it was over. Physically, the D&C wasn't too bad.

Good luck. The situation is horrible.

[Holidayromp]

Honestly it is best to have a d&c it is over and done with quickly.

I went through the same thing in November 2011 - a blighted ovum. It took a few days for bleeding to start but I went through six weeks of sheer hell and heavy bleeding. It then took a few more cycles for me to get back to normal. If I had my time again I would have fronted up at the Early Pregnancy Clinic at the hospital and requested a d&c straight away.

I knew that I wasn't rpegnant from the get go and the ultrasound was no surprise so I just wanted things over and done with so we can try again. The bleeding was a PITA and my hCG levels took ages to come back down again so I needed regular weekly blood tests.

I was angry and frustrated at the process. At one point I was flooding so I showed up at the hospital where huge TMI clots were cleared out. I was sent home but I was soaking pads and spent a small fortune in them.

If you want a quick closure then I do recommend a D&C however the Doctors feel that it is better for you to go naturally but I beg to differ.

[ForeverHopeful13]

Thanks everyone. I have decided to wait until my doc appt on tuesday to make a decision. It's hard being a long weekend and being in a new town.

I still have no spotting/bleeding or pain. I would rather it be over than be anxious as to when it is going to happen. I have had previous MC's before, but I only knew of them as they were happening, this is the first time I have found out about it before it happening. Quite scary.

I am just going to try to relax and hopefully enjoy my bday tomorrow.

[caroldiem]

Hi ForeverHopeful13

Firstly sorry for your loss I had a similar thing happen to me two years ago where i went for my scan i was meant to be 8 weeks and 5 days and sac was only measuring 6 weeks with nothing in it (a blighted ovum) so i decided to miscarry naturally, I found it to be fine i passed the sac a few days later and i think i bled for a week or two and all was fine. It's a personal decision but i think it's important to be aware of the risks of having a D&C it is surgery and you can get Ashermans Syndrome there is a sticky at the top of the page called Ashermans Syndrome please read I think it's important woman are informed of all the risks before making the decision. As i said regardless of the risks a D&C might be the right option for you and it's a personal preference but it's good to know you made that decision knowing all the risks involved

This post has been edited by caroldiem: 27/01/2013, 09:38 AM

[~sydblue~]

As with a few things, just ask for professional advice as to whether or not a D&C is the best thing for you. For some women it isn't, and can cause more problems. I never had a D&C with either of my 2 mc's.

[hernette]

I have had 2 D&Cs and 1 natural m/c. The natural m/c wasn't as horrible as I'd thought but it was very early and I knew I had a few days with DH around for support. I'd also started spotting already so it wasn't like nothing was happening. Emotionally I'd say D&C is easier but it depends on your circumstances. Sorry for your loss

[Bwok~Bwok]

With the pg I had in 2003, like you, the miscarriage happened before I knew I was pg. I bled for about 3 weeks.

The pg in november - I waited, only for no bleed to happen. It was awful waiting, I didn't go anywhere incase it started happening away from home. I waited for about 10 days before things were investigated and shown my levels had gone back to 0 - so we are assuming I m/c without knowing?

With the last pg - The Dr went through everything with me and what my options were, natural, induced miscarriage or D&C (that included the risk of Asherman's Syndrome and the risks of going naturally/induced ). I opted for the D&C because, mentally I had been through a lot with the pg, I couldn't wait any longer for a natural m/c to happen (and petrified I would see something). It has been nearly 2 weeks now and the bleeding has stopped.


The next couple of days are going to be hard whilst you wait to speak to your GP, so take care of you!

[DarylDixonismyhe...]

My advice is to do some research on all your options.

There are people on here (EB) who have had complications from having D & Cs so be aware and informed as to the very real risks.