What does embryonic arrest mean?

Patient's question:

If the post-inspection shows it's not clean, a D&C (dilation and curettage) is necessary. Is there a painless option for a D&C? Would the painless option interfere with conceiving the second child? What are the differences between the painless option and the regular procedure, besides the price? Which one poses more harm in the long term? When is the best time to have a D&C? What kind of assistance would you prefer: the more detailed, the better.

Doctor's answer:

Embryonic arrest is also known as missed miscarriage. Performing medication-induced abortion is likely to result in incomplete miscarriage again. It is recommended to undergo a thorough ultrasound examination. If the ultrasound suggests incomplete miscarriage, a Dilation and Curettage (D&C) procedure should be performed as soon as possible. The D&C procedure can be done under intravenous anesthesia, which is painless and can reduce the incidence of post-abortion syndrome. The cost is only a few hundred dollars. The D&C procedure causes some damage to the uterus, and it is recommended to breastfeed for a year after the procedure before attempting to conceive again.

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