erpc 5 days ago clotting today tmi

[wonderif]

sori just need some advice dont want to waste time going to doc or phoning if this is normal.

i ahd my erpc thursday last week stayed in hospital to friday t time.

bleeding etc what i had imagined tonite however i started bleeding heavy like a gush and have filled a specimen bottle half full with what appears to be clot/ tissue, dark red, pinkish.

any advice sorry for the tmi.

[stinkypants]

sorry to hear that - a difficult time for you eh. i had one a few years ago and seem to remember fairly heavy bleeding for about a month afterwards - including some lumpy bits - i would have thought most of this would have been removed with the op but i guess some could've been left behind. maybe worth a call to your gp if carries on too long though x

[MimsyStarr]

I had one on Friday too. I remember they told me if the bleeding settled/stopped and then restarted heavily to let them know. I can dig out the sheet they gave me. Did they give you a phone number to call? Worth giving them a call.

Hope you feel better soon.

[wonderif]

thanks mimsy starr the bleeding has stopped agin today and no pain.

stinkypants (GOOD NAME) tks for reply my gp is hopeless. but would call the ward if need to here got the procedure done

[banana87]

Get to the GP asap.

You just need a scan to ensure that they got everything with the ERPC. As I have said on many threads recently, I had an ERPC about 5 weeks ago, then had to have another a little less than 2 weeks ago as they didn't get everything. I ended up in A&E and being admitted, it was traumatic and scary and not something anyone should have to go through.

Its a high risk for infection if everything isn't out, so best ring and get scan.

[MimsyStarr]

I found the info sheet I was given and it says:
"If bleeding becomes heavier or you start to pass blood clots, seek medical advice. If bleeding re-commences after having stopped for a few days, please seek medical advice."

So yes I'd phone the EPU for a scan.

From memory they asked me to ring and organise a scan anyway to confirm all gone.

Hope this helps.

[wonderif]

thanks for advice i didnt phone gp or hospital, everything has stopped for 2 days 3rd day today.

if it does start at all i will go straight to a and e thanks for replies,

[wonderif]

oh i spoke to soon bleeding and clots started again tonite does anyone know is it likely to be infection or stuff left?

[Habbibu]

Call hospital. See if you can arrange a scan asap - much better safe than sorry.