Hi I Had A Miscarriage And Had A D&C Right

Posted on Sun, 10 Feb 2019

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Question : Hi

I had a miscarriage and had a D&C right after. When we did the sonogram a week after the D&C doctor said there was still a lot inside and I needs to have my body expel the rest. I started taking Misoprostol and on the first pill a lot came out. After that I am still taking the pill (it was prescribed for 7 days) but nothing more is happening. No blood or anything. Can I stop taking it or do I need to finish the 7 days? It’s a painful pill to take and if nothing more is coming out I rather stop taking it.

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please complete the prescribed course.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for sharing your health concern with us.

In the current scenario, I would ask you to complete the prescribed course to avoid any untoward incidents in future which may happen due to residual products.

Pain is a side effect of the medication and can be reduced by taking anti-spasmodic medication. Please maintain adequate electrolyte balance.

A trans-vaginal sonogram should be taken two weeks after the procedure to confirm complete evacuation. Further management can be planned accordingly.

Hope your query has been clarified. Please feel free to contact for further information. I will be happy to help.

regards,
Shanti.V.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can use dicyclomine.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing back.

You can use dicyclomine preparation from any good brand. It can be had over the counter.

Hope this helps. Please get back if you need anything else.

regards,
Shanti.V.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad