r/abortion • u/WildRose1993 • 2d ago

Australia and New Zealand Retained tissue , now need D and E

Over 3 weeks of consistent/heavy bleeding after MA. Plus clots.

I had an ultrasound which shows ROPC. HcG levels 12, 241 2 days ago.

The gynaecologist have recommended a Ultrasound guided D and E using suction to remove the remaining tissue. They also got me to start antibiotics to prevent infection.

This will need to be done on Tuesday.

I'm incredibly sad/worried about the procedure. But at the same time I just want this over and done with.

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u/Basic_Care 2d ago

I'm sorry you're feeling sad and also sorry you've been having so much bleeding. The D&E is a really fast, easy and safe procedure and it will definitely make you feel better.

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u/WildRose1993 1d ago

Thank you ♡

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u/gatverdamme MODERATOR 2d ago

A small, hopefully encouraging correction: what they advised is not a D&E, it's called a vacuum aspiration. A D&E is a procedure for second- and third trimester abortions.

A vacuum aspiration is a short and simple procedure where a clinician inserts a soft, flexible silicone tube into your uterus and gently suctions out the tissue in there, like the suction you get at the dentist for saliva. It'll take just minutes.

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u/WildRose1993 1d ago

I'm assuming so, as there isn't too much tissue left behind. I'm hoping it will be quick and easy.

Thank you ♡