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I had a d&c 5 days ago. the bleeding has stopped, and i thought the cramps had gone away too but today they came back and are severe & quite sharp. they're not responding to advil (ibuprofen). is this normal?

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Dr. Alfredo Nieves answered

Specializes in Gynecology

May be infection: If you are having severe pain you need to be seen, this could be related to post D&C infection.

Answered 1/16/2015

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Dr. Mary David answered

No: This is not normal . You need to call the surgeon who did the D&C now.

Dr Nieves agreed

Answered 1/16/2015

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A member asked:

I had a d&c 5 days ago. the bleeding has stopped, and i thought the cramps had gone away too but today they came back and are severe & quite sharp. they're not responding to advil (ibuprofen). is this normal?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alfredo Nieves answered

Dr. Mary David answered

Dr Nieves agreed

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