If the miscarriage is complete there is no need for a curette. If the bleeding settles down ok, but if you continue to bleed of it starts up again an ultrasound will detect anything in the uterus. You don't want a D&C unless its necessary.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Denise Hynd Sent: Monday, July 28, 2003 4:30 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] curette and miscarriage Dear Megan You are right There is Scandanavian research which questions most of these as unnecessary Denise ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry & Megan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "ozmidwifery" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2003 7:41 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] curette and miscarriage > What are peoples thoughts on having a curette after a miscarriage? > I didn't involve the medico's, just my midwife so we just let nature take > its course. However many I hear who go to hospital, have one as recommended. > I guess there are medical indications for having one, but is it just a > routine procedure? > > Cheers > Megan > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
