Any advice, please

[harasas]

Hi, I am hoping someone will have some advice. I had a miscarriage 4 weeks ago. Had a scan at the hospital, all seemed fine.
Been having stomach pain on and off since. Been to the doctors and got some painkillers which helped but in the last couple if days it's got worse.
I returned to the doctor today who sent me to the hospital for a scan. They said my hcg levels are still high and with the pain I am still experiencing I need a d and c.
I am really worried about this, is it normal to have one this long after miscarriage? Has anyone had this? It was quite a lot to take in and I'm not I got all the information.
Many thanks for any advice.

[KatAndKit]

I haven't had this personally but I have had a D&C. Basically it sounds like your miscarriage 4 weeks ago did not finish by itself and some placental tissue has stubbornly remained stuck in your uterus, and that is why your body is still producing hcg. As this has been going on for 4 weeks, your doctor will be worried about the possibility of infection, particularly as you are in pain.

The ERPC (which is what they will call the operation) is straightforward and you should only be in the hospital for half a day. It only takes 15 to 20 minutes and you will be under general anaesthetic. Afterwards, you may be a little bit crampy and have some bleeding for a few days.

I'm sorry about your miscarriage and I hope that you will get your operation soon so you will be able to start to move on.