Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I had a D&C four days ago. On the day of the D&C, I was so stressed out and masturbated after (twice without penetration). I got cramps with each orgasm, but no bleeding. I had mild discomfort after. Did I hurt my healing? I have had minimal cramping and no bleeding since my D and C. The cramps are a little worse than period cramps. During periods, I usually get back cramps.
With D and C, I have had lower back and lower abdominal cramping. There was no bleeding for the most part. I am so scared that I will not be able to have a baby or that I might have caused some scarring. They told me no sex, meaning penetration. I did not and did not know if masturbation with no penetration was included in that. I am just scared this will lead to infertility. My doctor said the surgery went well with no issues, but I am so scared that I will not be able to have kids now.
Kindly help.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Let me give you a few facts. Just look up the image of the uterus. D&C is done on the interior of the uterus. The contents of the uterus and the inner lining of the uterus are scraped out. You are not bleeding, which only means that the doctor has efficiently removed all contents and not left anything back. Had she left something back, you would have had to spot and bleed on and off, needing another D&C. Minimal bleeding or spotting is normal.
So the doctor advised you not to have sex, as following the procedure, the inner uterine lining is raw, and exposure to semen, an infected fluid, can cause more pain and adhesions. Masturbation is fine. Cramps are expected as the uterus is trying to expel any tiny blood clots or leftovers, as occurs during periods. This D&C and masturbation are not going to affect your pregnancy chances.
The only factor that will influence your fertility potential is your weight. Your expected body weight is 52 to 57 kg. The more the weight, the higher the chances of no ovulation and irregular periods. Thereby, a lower pregnancy chance.
Hope I have clarified your query; do write back if you have any more queries.
For more information, consult an infertility specialist online.
Thank you.
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