Has any women had an Dnc before?, If so how is it? what is the process?
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You have a lot of cramping, but its not HORRIBLE.  I had spotting for 2 days. I went home about an hour after completion.
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I had a tr in 2002 and researched it for 3 years prior! I own 3 tr groups online that you are more then welcome to join there are 189 members in it and I am sure that someone can point you in the right direction! Don't listen to the person above me about IVF it is very very expensive etc, TR's are the way to go :)
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I haven't had it yet. I wanted to get it, but it doesn't seem like that's going to happen.\nI met a woman a couple of years ago who had had a bypass.  She was pregnant and extremely sick, as was her fetus, because she couldn't eat enough.  I was in a store and I commented on this lady's tattoo, as I have a similar one, and she said she got it when she got her surgery, and then she started crying (in the middle of a store, to a stranger) and telling me this story.\nHowever, my close friend who had it, even though she was sick the first month or so, said she would do it again in a heartbeat.  She has a lap-band.
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I am saying that if you are certain without a doubt then you should go ahead. I'm not saying it's going to be easy for you though. It is unfortunate that we have always been taught that there are only two genders, some communities have acknowlegded three and there are some theories that there are many more genders than that... but we have been taught this male female dycotamy which isn't really true. You will obviously need to have a lot of counciling first which you can take your family to.. keeping them in the process will help here. People will at first think it is just in your mind but you seem to be honestly transgendered which your doctors will try their best to explain to them. The suicidal thoughts are common for transgendered people, a dispising of the body they are born into. (You may find it interesting that autopsies of transgendered people have found that they have the brain of the gender they always thought they were.)However it is common for people to feel that they have lost a child and the new one which they have will never replace the one they have lost. It is terrible I know but you will have to help them understand. It is not uncommon for people to loose friends in the process, help them as much as you can but if they will not accept it I'm affraid there isn't much you can do. It's hard for people to understand that this is different than simply dressing in drag. If it helps generally people are much more happy after undergoing the procedure. They are finally who they always knew inside that they were. If you like I can email you some journal articles on people's experiences of being transgendered... It's not even all that uncommon... To my recolection it is one in every 17,000 or something like that. Anyway, I hope this has helped. So the first step is getting some counciling for you and your family...\nI wish you all the luck in the world.
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Most of the time, nothing will happen.\n\nIf you have had a miscarriage, you should probably see a doctor.\n\nUnfortunately, doctors generally do a D&C as standard procedure after a woman has miscarried to make sure all the tissue is removed from the uterus.  A D&C, though, is a blind and extremely invasive procedure done with exceedingly sharp instruments.  So, unless you have residual problems after miscarrying (like unusually intense bleeding, cramping, fever, etc.), I would tell the doctor no when he says he wants to do the procedure.\n\nI had a friend (not me) who was told by a doctor that she had miscarried and the Dr. wanted to do the D&C.  The friend said no because she didn't want anyone "pokin' around in there."  She went to a different Dr. weeks later and, lo and behold, she had not miscarried; her baby was still alive.  Thank God she had not had the D&C, which would have killed her baby.  Hers is a very unusal case, but it makes you think twice.\n\nUsually all the "stuff" will naturally be expelled from the woman's body, but, if a woman does have an incomplete miscarriage, the leftover material in the uterus can cause infections, bleeding, cramping, and even death (basically the same issues as any woman who has an abortion where the dr. doesn't get everything out).
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Go to yahoo images search and put in "DNC seal."  That will bring up a lot of them.
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I would call the doc. I consider it normal to spot after a D&C and I have had five. Four lost but wanted babies and one attempt to clean my womb of fibroids. I am hoping that it just went a little rougher than it should have. If the blood flow is heavy, I would ask you to go to the emergency room or an Urgent Care for an ultrasound. Were you biopsied? I have had a hysterectomy myself and I bled a little after a biopsy. Nevertheless, I think you should at minimum call your attending physician's nurse.
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I have had this done.When you go in they will show you a movie about Dysphlasia { not sure if I spelled it rite but you know what i mean}and how they remove it. What will happen if they do not get it all or it comes back.I know that you are scared.I was terrified.But remeber they caught it early which means chances are they will get it all the first time. As for the Leep it's self honestly it's not fun.But they do freeze the effected area before they do it.What I found more uncomfortable was having the freezing needles put in.I had some  cramping after that lasted about 3 days.I just took Motrin for it. I had to go back every 6 month for 2 years to have Biopsies taken just to be sure it did not come back. I now make sure that I never miss my pap.Good Luck if you need to talk feel free to e-mail me. Hope this helps some.
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woah! woah! woah!  "simple hysterectomy"?  Who's your doctor?  Frankenstein?  Have you had a cervical freeze or LEEP procedure yet?  I'm just recovering from cervical cancer myself.  It took one year and three procedures but I just had a normal pap smear.  Please email me and give me more details...I really think I can help you.  My email is murph_ltt@yahoo.com
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First off Congrats on being cancer free. While I have never had cerival cancer at 19 I was diagonesed with ovarian cancer.  I am now an 8 year survior.  This year however two of my cousins have been diagnoesed with cervical cancer.  They are all under the age 30.  If you want just drop me a message I would love to talk.
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Great idea!  You can go to Norwicbulletin.com.  There is a story about a local Mom who does this on her own time.\nShe might have ideas on how to get this started. Good luck.
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I had this after my oldest daughter, for about 9 months to a year. It was the most awful thing I ever had and wouldnt recommend it to anyone. \n\nI bled every day EVERY DAY for almost a year\nI got pregnant and miscarried\nDecreased sex drive (kind of goes with teh constant bleeding/spotting)\nMoody, like PMS that never truly goes away\n\nI've talked to other women who didnt have the side effects I did, so I guess this doesnt happen to everyone. But this is what it did to me.
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Hello! A D&C is short for dilatation and curretage. What they do is insert metal probes into your cervix to dilate it and then once the cervix is open they curretage (or scrape out) the contents of your uterus. (Usually used when a fetus has not been expelled or to treat excessive or prolonged uterine bleeding)Here is what you can expect during your stay:\nPrior to surgery: \n1-Shower and possible enema\n2-surgical consent form\n3-cleansing of abdominal and perineal area, possible shaving of the perineal area\n4-You will probabably not be able to eat from midnight on the night before your surgery. \n5- You may have an IV started.\nAfter Surgery-\nYou will have bleeding and discomfort. Pain varies on how extensive your D&C was as well as your personal tolerance for pain. Most women do not experience severe pain.\n1-Use perinal pads (NOT TAMPONS) for two weeks. This prevents infection and allows tissues to heal.Also do not take baths until bleeding has stopped.\n2-Avoid sexual intercourse until post-op check-up is complete and doctor has cleared sexual activity.\n3- Avoid heavy lifting for 4-6 weeks.\n4- You will bleed and may experience pain that feels like an intensified menstrual cramp.\n5- You may be tired for a few days. Take it easy and relax.\n6- You can use a pillow to splint your abdomen so you can cough and experience less pain.\n7- After surgery you will most likely be on a clear liquid diet and will gradually move to a regular diet. \n8- Your next menstrual cycle may be delayed and start later than usual.\nWithout being aware of what exactly they are performing a biopsy on I can only guess that it is a uterine growth of sorts. Many things can cause uterine growths. Biopsy results may take a long time to get back. I hope things work out for you and please feel free to e-mail me with any questions. Good luck! -Nykki
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I've been considering it alot too and I have family members that have gone through it. They all had like a week or so of down time where it seemed like it hurt pretty bad but all of them say it was worth it in the end. My grandma just had hers redone becuase she had the older implants that ended up leaking but the newest ones are only salt water so they won't hurt you nad it's ok to have kids and still nurse with them becuase now they can fit them behind the muscle which has no effect on nursing so do what you want. I say if your doing it for you then nothing else matters!
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I've had this procedure, twice as a matter of fact!...but I didn't have Medicaid insurance.  It shouldn't make a difference what insurance you have as long as your are in pain due to the large size of your breasts.  The doctor is looking for those operative words, back, neck shoulder pain, rashes between breasts etc.
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There are a few things that they use to determine candidacy.  They consider your height, weight, age, etc.  They consider your back pain and how it's affecting your life.  Then they consider how much they're going to take out.  You have to meet a minimum of 300 CCs in each breast.  If you are a DD, you will end up with a large B to small C, I would guess.  I was a FF and I had 350 out of one breast and 450 out of the other and I'm a small C.\n\nIt sounds to me like you're a good candidate.  I had all the same complaints that you had.  I'm 4'10 and 110 pounds, so I'm also average, but was big chested.  It will be the best thing you ever do for yourself and you will be thrilled with the results!\n\nGood luck!  Enjoy the new girls!
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It is very important for a woman to have a yearly physical exam beginning when they turn 18.  I was scared my first time when I went at 18.  I am now 47.  It is not my favorite thing to go in for my yearly physical, but I do it anyway.  It is important to find a doctor you are comfortable with since they will be checking you in your most private areas.  I have a wonderful woman doctor who is so kind and gentle.  She explains everything she is doing and let's me know ahead of time what she is going to do and what I will feel.  She also sits and talks with me first before the exam.  Early detection of any disease has a greater chance of being successfully treated.  A yearly physical with a gynecologist or a family practitioner (that's who I go to) helps detect or prevent possible problems.  Call today and make the appointment.  It'll be OK and you'll be glad you did.  Tell the nurse and the doctor that it is your first yearly exam and I am sure they will be glad to help you through it.  If not, go to a different doctor.