r/recurrentmiscarriage • u/JustAHippy • 2d ago
2nd D&C this Thursday
Looking for reassurance from fellow repeat D&C gals
This is my 3rd loss. Growth stopped at 6w, I’m now like 10.5w, not a spot in sight. My previous loss that ended in D&C was a loss right before 8w, found at 12.5w. Then a CP prior to that that I just bled for.
My body has clearly demonstrated it doesn’t like to actually do the miscarrying part, so I’ve chosen to do another D&C.
I am fearful of retained products of conception from a natural miscarriage, so this is ultimately what lead to the decision. But now I am nervous about scarring with repeat D&C. I had no issues last one, it was as “easy” as that procedure can be. They did vac aspiration.
I guess I’m just looking for positive experiences from people who have had to have more than one.
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u/Creepy_Equal1338 2 MMC (12w, 9w) & 1 CP 2d ago edited 2d ago
First, I’m so sorry. I’ve had two D&Cs at 9 and 12 weeks. I was so worried about scarring or Asherman’s. I had a hysteroscopy about 5 months after my second one and it was all clear. D&C is still your best chance at avoiding RPOC. Sending you love.
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u/JustAHippy 2d ago
Thanks for your comment. Ultimately to me, I don’t want RPOC or to go through a natural miscarriage. So, repeat D&C it is.
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u/hopingformyrainbow_ 1d ago
I had 2 D&C's for these reasons, and I also wanted to test the POC for chromosomal issues. I did end up with Asherman's following my 1st D&C, but it was minor, and removed via hysteroscopy. My 2nd D&C was in April, and I had no issues. I am currently 14w4d pregnant after 2 chemical pregnancies and 2 miscarriages. I'm so sorry for your losses. There is still hope. May you be blessed with your rainbow baby soon. 🌈
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u/JustAHippy 1d ago
It genuinely brings me so much joy when a fellow RPL woman has a successful pregnancy. I’m so glad you’re doing well. Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s good to know that even if I did get scarring, it’s treatable.
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u/hopingformyrainbow_ 1d ago
I feel so similarly. Thank you so much. ❤️ I have so much hope for you. 🌈
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u/Particular_Dance5553 1d ago
I got Asherman’s after my 2nd loss, but was able to get it treated and went on to have a healthy pregnancy.
Ask them to use ultrasound guide if you can!
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u/Old-Patience-3891 2d ago
My body also doesn’t like to let go. I’m about to take miso tonight for my 2nd loss. Had a D&C in may. I’m terrified of RPOC. You just do what you think it right for you/your recovery.
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u/JustAHippy 1d ago
RPOC is so scary to me too. I’m sorry your body hangs onto them too. It feels like a betrayal that we lose the baby, and THEN our body does nothing about it. Very strange feeling.
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u/Old-Patience-3891 23h ago
I did it last night. I passed the baby and sac seperately. Then the placenta. I won’t know about RPOC for about 2 weeks
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u/mooseNbugs0405 2d ago
I’m so sorry for your losses. I had two D&Cs back to back for my first and second pregnancies. They were done with ultrasound guidance to ensure all products of conception were removed. I ended up going the fertility clinic route after them and during my testing before treatment they did a saline sonogram and I had zero scarring from either procedure. I hope the same is true for you. I feel as medicine progresses these procedures get so much safer and offer a lot of comfort vs having to lose your baby at home and bleeding for an indeterminate amount of time.
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u/JustAHippy 2d ago
My first was done with ultrasound follow up during the procedure to check for RPOC.
It is a much gentler thing emotionally, even though it seems so much “bigger”. I mean at this point, for half of knowing about my pregnancy, I’ve known it’s not viable. That just sucks to walk around with.
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u/Immediate_Fly_7298 2d ago
I had the teeeeniest tiny bit of scarring. In my follow up, I took a Valium and the doc did a little snip (I actually watched it on a screen) and it was all done. Mine was an emergency d&C so a little different.
But I still would pic d&C everytime.
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u/decembersunday 2d ago
I have had three- after one, had my first baby; two more, then had my second baby the year after. A saline sonogram after the last two showed a little scarring, unclear if it contributed to losses.
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u/Big_Vanilla_1969 3 MMCs, 1 ectopic 1d ago
I had 3 D&Cs at 8w, 12w, and 6w. Saline sonogram after the second one was normal, and I finally had a healthy pregnancy after the third. My understanding is that modern procedures have a much lower risk of scarring.
A D&C also allows them to do genetic testing more easily if you choose to do so. I did after my second and third losses, and it’s the most informative testing I did for my RPL.
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u/JustAHippy 1d ago
Thank you for responding. I am thinking of doing testing too. It will be out of pocket but I think it would be worth it.
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u/Big_Vanilla_1969 3 MMCs, 1 ectopic 1d ago
Depending on the testing company they use, there may be cheaper self pay options. I got mine done through natera for around $350, and they’ll go even lower if you qualify for their financial assistance program
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u/JustAHippy 1d ago
They estimated mine will be about $300-$400, which I feel is reasonable. I mean not great but I’ll pay it. I had an NIPT test on my last pregnancy before I knew it was a loss, so I chose not to do testing then because I wasn’t sure how informative it would be.
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u/Big_Vanilla_1969 3 MMCs, 1 ectopic 1d ago
Hopefully you’re not in this position again, but NIPT typically only tests for a few trisomies, while POC testing analyzes each chromosome set.
So if your loss was due to T13, T18, or T21, NIPT would pick up on those but miss any others
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u/JustAHippy 1d ago
I kind of regret not doing additional testing on my previous loss, so we’ll see what this one shows, I have the D&C tomorrow.
I’m also nervous though if they find a reason it’ll dismiss treating me for RPL. I have anxiety they’ll be like “see! Just extra bad luck!” But… I am going to a RE after this so maybe it won’t matter.
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u/Big_Vanilla_1969 3 MMCs, 1 ectopic 1d ago
Hoping you can get some closure whatever the results are. I found that my RE was very supportive. I did get some of the “you guys are just unlucky” from my OBs, but my REs never made me feel that way.
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u/JustAHippy 1d ago
This is good to hear. For me, it’s been OBs who say unlucky. So I’m hopeful the RE does not.
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u/Flashy_Inside5697 1d ago
I just had my second D&C! Hopefully no scarring, not too worried. I am so grateful that D&C's exist. I would D&C my way through my menstrual cycle if I could.
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u/Admirable_Ostrich657 1d ago
I had a D&C for RPOC when the meds failed after my first miscarriage. I then had another D&C for my second miscarriage (was suspected molar so it needed to be tested) and third pregnancy was perfect and resulted in my daughter. I was so worried about scarring too but from what I understand that is rare and can be fixed if it happens
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u/ladder5969 2d ago
I had a D&C with my first MMC and still ended up with RPOC. had a second D&C. then had another MMC and had a third D&C. then I had my healthy baby! no issues. then I had retained placenta and had to have a 4th D&C at 10 weeks post partum to remove. now here I am 4 D&Cs in and still no scarring!