Patient's question:
Four months of induced labor, induced labor on January 11th, and a D&C on the 12th. A week later, I went for a follow-up check, and the doctor said there was still some residual tissue left, which would come out during the next menstrual period. But now it's already February, and there's still a little bleeding. What could be the reason? It's like only a little blood comes out in the morning and afternoon.Doctor's answer:
Hello: The D&C procedure itself is a means to restore uterine health. 10 days is acceptable. However, whether you need a D&C depends on the situation and must be determined through examination to confirm the actual residual condition. An abortion at the fourth month of pregnancy is considered a second-trimester abortion, and routine D&C is generally required post-abortion because the fetal membranes may not be completely expelled.Recommendation: A postpartum ultrasound examination 3 days after delivery is recommended. If there is no residual fetal membrane, a D&C is not necessary. If there is residual fetal membrane, a D&C is required.