A 31-year-old member asked:
Should i do dilatation and curettage if miscarriage?
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Dr. Nikolaos Zachariasanswered
Maternal-Fetal Medicine 26 years experience
Depends.: D&c is not mandatory after miscarriage - that would depend on how far along the pregnancy was when it was lost, whether you have fibroids, hematologic disorders or other medical problems. Altaernative options: Misoprostol to induce abortion and expectant management.
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