misoprostol not worked - anyone else had same then d&c?

[Catlady12345]

I was admitted into hospital yesterday for medical management of my miscarriage.

Took 4 tablets at 2pm and started cramping and bleeding really heavy within 2 hours but all stopped at 6pm. Had a further 6 tablets spread out across the evening and the early hours but my body just isn’t responding now and there’s no further cramps etc.

I’ve not passed any clots or tissue etc. doctors are coming round today to discuss next steps - the surgical route being my only option I think.

I’m petrified. I am scared of anaesthetic and really didn’t want the d&c.

I’m looking for reassurance that this has happened to someone else and that I will be ok? Is a d&c ok? Xx

[Hidden]

I am so sorry you are going through this. I haven’t had medical management but I just wanted to say I’ve had a D&C four times and it’s always been fine. It’s a short op (no more than 45 mins) and you have minimal pain and bleeding afterwards. It has always been my preferred route to deal with MC as it’s enabled me to get the physical over and be able to focus on recovering mentally. Sending you huge hugs x

[Catlady12345 in reply to Hidden]

thank you, I really appreciate that. I’m booked in later today for one. I just have an irrational fear of going under, and of scar tissue etc afterwards x

[Solly-44]

I’m really sorry, I imagine you just want this part over now.

I’ve not had a D&C but I have had an MVA - a similar procedure but doesn’t require GA. The downside is you’re awake for it but it literally takes a few minutes - you have minimal bleeding and pain after (I had no pain and bled for about a week which was much better than my natural loss), and of course no recovery from a general anaesthetic which always makes me feel sick for days. It might be worth asking about this as they didn’t mention it to me as an option at first, although I’m not sure how far along you were - I was 8 weeks so possibly not suitable for later losses.

Again I’m so so sorry love, this is the last thing you need when you’re grieving. Sending you the biggest hug xx

[Skittles11]

Hi Catlady, I know you must be feeling scared and anxious. I had surgery almost a year ago and the procedure itself was quick and, as Daisy said, minimal pain afterwards. You will be inevitably worried and this is quite normal. You will be okay although it may not feel that way now. Take good care xx

[Cica22]

Hi Catlady, I’m so sorry for your loss. The same thing happened to me earlier in the year. In the end I found the surgery to be fine, the nurses and doctors were so supportive and kind. After I woke up, I felt the most relaxed I had felt the whole week! Probably the anaesthetic making me all sleepy and chilled. It was a relief the physical side of the MC was over and then I gave myself time to focus on recovering mentally. If it happens to me again, I think I would opt for surgery as I found medical management more traumatic, especially as it didn’t work. Sending you lots of hugs xx