Patient's question:
I want to ask that I am 80 days pregnant because the baby in my stomach doesn't have a heartbeat, so I need to have a D&C (Dilation and Curettage). The doctor said it will only use local anesthesia. I want to ask if the D&C with local anesthesia is painful? Where is the anesthesia injected? How long does the entire surgical procedure take?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, you are 80 days pregnant with a miscarriage. You need to have an abortion procedure, not a cesarean section. Do not delay any longer and try your best to have a Dilation and Curettage (D&C). Go to the hospital for blood tests, including complete blood count, blood type, urine tests, and coagulation tests. The fetus has already stopped growing and is now a foreign body in your body. Staying any longer will not be beneficial, and it will also increase the risk of the surgery. It is recommended to go to the hospital as soon as possible for a D&C. Generally, you can start with oral medication for miscarriage first, wait for the gestational sac to pass, and then have a D&C. Try to get a pathology examination as well. If necessary, you can insist.