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mhengay
May 18, 2011, 03:18 AM
Hi. I'm 21 years of age. Way back in 2006, I went to a doctor because my menstruation have not occurred for almost 4 months. The doctor did a trans-vaginal examination on me an saw blood clots in my uterus. He prescribed provera which allowed the blood to flow after I took it in 10 days. This year, I have my mens for almost 20 days. I went again to the same doctor and he did a trans-vaginal again. He prescribed me duphaston to stop the bleeding. But he told me that if in 5 to 7days, it did not stopped, he would do a "raspa" (dont know the English term.) I am afraid of it. What to do. I'm just praying that it would eventually stop by the meds. Is the doctor right?
J_9
May 18, 2011, 03:35 AM
The English term for "raspa" is D&C or otherwise known as Dilatation & Curettage. It is very common with few risks.
So, yes, in the end your doctor is correct.
DoulaLC
May 18, 2011, 03:39 AM
There are some conditions that can occur in the uterus that cause irregular bleeding. Often medication is tried first to see if that helps. If not, a D & C (dilation and curettage) (raspa) may be necessary. It is a pretty common and fairly quick procedure. Did your doctor give you an idea of what may be causing the bleeding?
DoulaLC
May 18, 2011, 03:41 AM
ERROR: You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to J_9 again.
Beat me to it... faster fingers... :)
J_9
May 18, 2011, 03:41 AM
ERROR: You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to DoulaLC again.
What a team!! :D