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I had curettage of uterus due to unwanted pregnancy. will i have to take same care like any woman who have delivered a baby? like bed rest and all..

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: You should take it easy until the effects of the anesthetic have resolved. You should be able to do anything you want - any activity would be safe. The only usual restriction is the have nothing in the vagina for 2 weeks (no tampons, no douching, no sex).

Answered 12/15/2013

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A member asked:

I had curettage of uterus due to unwanted pregnancy. will i have to take same care like any woman who have delivered a baby? like bed rest and all..

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

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