Contents:
- Medical Video: What to expect after your D&C
- What can I do after the curette?
- What can't be done after the curette?
Medical Video: What to expect after your D&C
Curett is usually done after you have miscarried to clean your uterus from the rest of the fetal tissue. This is an surgical procedure where your cervix will be opened and then your uterus will be cleaned with a tool. So, after the curette is done, you might feel a little feeling of discomfort. The following will discuss what you should and should not do after the curette.
What can I do after the curette?
After the curettage procedure is complete, you will run a recovery period. This recovery period will last for several days depending on your condition. The doctor will monitor your condition after the curette. Sometimes, curettage can also cause complications that show symptoms such as heavy bleeding, foul smelling vaginal discharge, abdominal pain, and fever. If you experience these symptoms, you may need special care and need to be treated for several days.
However, if you have no complications after a curette, you might be able to carry out your activities again as usual within one or two days after the curette. Usually recovery after a curette does not require a long time. After the curettage procedure is complete, you may feel abdominal cramps that usually last no more than one day. In addition, you can also experience mild bleeding that can last for several days to two weeks.
To handle bleeding, you can use regular sanitary napkins. Do not use a tampon because it can increase the chance of infection after the curette. You may also need some painkillers to relieve the pain you feel, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen (according to your doctor's advice).
During the recovery period, you should move and do light activities, although you may feel uncomfortable with the pain. But, this can keep your muscles strong and also help prevent blood clots from forming in the legs. To monitor your condition, you should make an appointment with a doctor when you have to check yourself again.
What can't be done after the curette?
There are a number of things you should not do after undergoing a curette, namely:
- Don't have sex until a few weeks after the curette or until your doctor allows it. Usually you are allowed to have sexual intercourse after 2 weeks after being sent to the hospital or until your bleeding stops. This is done to prevent the entry of bacteria into the uterus which can cause infection.
- You are also prohibited from inserting anything into the vagina, including not having to clean the vagina with it douche or vaginal cleansing fluid in a few days to several weeks. In order to avoid infection.
- You may also not be allowed to take a bath for about three days or more.
- You must also avoid lifting heavy items for several days after being curled.
