How long should I have pain after a D&C?

You can go back to normal activities after 1 to 2 days (although the effects of the anaesthetic may make you feel tired). It is normal to experience some cramping or mild abdominal discomfort after a D&C. To help ease this discomfort you can: take paracetamol, panadeine or other medication as directed by your doctor.

How long does abdominal pain last after D&C?

It may increase with exercise and decrease with rest. You may experience cramps for a few days. Sometimes patients experience an episode of heavy bleeding and cramps 4-6 days after the D&C. If this happens, lie down and rest.

Is it normal to have sharp pain after miscarriage?

Afterward, you’re likely to have mild cramps for a day or two as your uterus returns to normal size. If after a miscarriage at any stage you have severe cramping that doesn’t let up, call your doctor.

Is back pain normal after D&C?

Your Recovery You are likely to have a backache, or cramps similar to menstrual cramps, and pass small clots of blood from your vagina for the first few days. You may have light vaginal bleeding for several weeks after the procedure. You will probably be able to go back to most of your normal activities in 1 or 2 days.

How long does it take to recover from a D&C?

Physically, you will recover completely from a D&C or D&E in about two weeks. The bleeding should subside, your cycle will start up again, and the hormone-induced mood swings will even out. It will still take four to seven weeks to start a totally new cycle, and you should wait at least that long before trying again.

How did you feel after your D&C?

After a D&C, you will need someone to take you home. If you had general anesthesia, you may feel groggy for a while and have some brief nausea and vomiting. You can return to regular activities within one or two days.

How long do you have to wait after a D&C?

Re: How long to wait for sex after a D and C. You should speak to your doctor and suspend all activity for at least 2 to 3 weeks and you have completely stopped bleeding. FYI they also say to wait 3 months to try to conceive but my ob says this is more for mental reasons and that 1.5 months should be sufficient if the m/c was within 2 months.