How long is too long to bleed after D&C?
Bleeding usually lasts about 2 to 4 weeks. You may not have bleeding for a few days right after your procedure, and then bleeding (as heavy as a period) may begin around the 3rd to 5th day. This bleeding is caused by hormonal changes and medicines.
When should I be concerned about bleeding after a D&C?
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if: You have severe vaginal bleeding. This means that you are soaking through your usual pads or tampons every hour for 2 or more hours. You pass blood clots that are larger than a golf ball.
Is it normal for bleeding to come and go after D&C?
It is normal to have some spotting or light vaginal bleeding for a few days after the procedure. You may experience cramping for the first few days after a D&C. You may be instructed not to douche, use tampons, or have intercourse for two to three days after a D&C, or for a period of time recommended by your doctor.
Is it normal to bleed 2 weeks after a D&C?
You may have menstrual-like cramping for 1 to 2 weeks after the surgery. You may have irregular bleeding or spotting for 1 to 2 weeks after the surgery. For 2 weeks after the D&C, you should not: Have sexual intercourse.
Is bright red blood normal after D&C?
After the procedure, it is likely you will experience some vaginal bleeding, which appears bright red at first, before fading to a brown stain. Use sanitary towels rather than tampons to stem the bleeding, and avoid using tampons until your next period because this reduces the risk of developing an infection.
How much clotting is normal after D&C?
Remember, spotting is normal and can last up to 4 weeks after the D&C. After a D&C, it is not unusual to pass a few clots that are the size of a quarter. Call us if you begin to pass large amounts of clots or clots that are larger than a half dollar.
What is considered heavy bleeding after D&C?
heavy bleeding that requires changing of your sanitary pad every 10 to 20 minutes. passing large blood clots (larger than a 50 cent piece) or pieces of pregnancy tissue. a fever (high temperature) or chills. pain in the lower abdomen (stomach) that does not go away after taking pain relief medication.
Can you get an infection 2 weeks after D&C?
Infections can occur after a D&C. If you are not pregnant at the time of your D&C, this complication is extremely rare. However, 10% of women who were pregnant before their D&C can get an infection, usually within 1 week of the procedure.
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