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What Causes Vaginal Bleeding Post D&C?

Posted on Mon, 10 Aug 2015

Question: hi, I'm XXXXXXX I'm 26 years old. I was 10 weeks pregnant when i had D&C on 11th XXXXXXX I was too depressed and haven't had sex since. but we had unprotected sex a night before d&c. I didn't bleed much that day. only a day or two after d&c. later all pregnancy sysmtoms went away. I started to bleed on 7th July. But that was not like periods. my periods are never regular. 15 days cycle or 2 months gap. there was not much flow this time. only little and fresh reddish pink for some time a day. it continues for 3 4 days. 1 st it was just spotting. was that implantation bleeding again? am I pregnant again? Can I be pregnant again? I see all pregnancy sysmtoms came back. I feel nauseous, light headed and shooting pain in lower abdomen. there was weird test in my mouth. Can I be pregnant? please say yes. is that possible?

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No chance of a pregnancy.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
No, I do not see any possibility of pregnancy here, since you have not had sex after the D and C.
Why did you have a D and C ?
Also, it is not wise to conceive for 3 months following a D and C .
Irregular periods are common after a D and C, so do not worry.
PLease take a pregnancy test just in case.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (14 minutes later)

We were not ready for the baby. we were not stabke. but now I regret it most. and hv feeling that I want it back. but if it's not the reason then why do I see all these symptoms again? and my periods are irregular since start not after d&c.

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wait for 3 months.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again XXXXXXX
Yes, I can understand your feelings.
It is common to experience guilt and depression after going in for an abortion.
Regret is very normal too.
But control your emotions, you are young, and you will definitely have children in the future.
The symptoms are common with irregular periods.
you should not try to conceive for 3 months after an abortion, as your body is not ready to get pregnant.
Please take folic acid and iron supplements for 3 months, eat healthy, and then plan a pregnancy.
Take care.
You can contact me directly anytime, using the following link -
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj