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Light periods since d&c

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Tryingsohardalways · 30/07/2023 22:09

i had a d&c in May. Was almost 13 weeks. I’m so worried as my periods seem so much lighter since. I’ve always had heavy periods. Got first “period” 28 days later and was really light, more like spotting and started off dark but then did go to red but only needed a panty liner. Next period came 27 days later and was light again, the same but didn’t start off with dark. Following period was light too like spotting and more pink and seemed almost diluted if that makes sense. I had my lining checked last month at it was only 5.4mm at day 16. I’m so so worried about Ashermans. I saw dr lower last week on day 4 of this cycle and he scanned and said I seem to have a normal uterine cavity and that I would come back on 7th aug to check mid cycle lining. Has anyone else had this and did it resolve on its own. I also haven’t had any pmt before my periods where I always used to get this. I’m so so worried the surgery has wrecked my womb. I’ve had 3 pregnancies in the last 10 months but only had d&c for this last one and my periods are so not right. Thanks in advance x

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AnxiousPoster · 27/07/2024 20:10

@Tryingsohardalways hi wondering if you can give me some advice. How did mr lower diagnose the ashermans? I had a saline scan with him on day 5 and he was happy everything looked fine but I am convinced something is wrong due to my light periods post d&c. I noticed in your first scan it looked ok was this via saline? Thanks

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Tryingsohardalways · 20/10/2023 07:47

@Hopefulhoney6 thank you x I have scan booked for 7th November with the hospital but think I will try and have one with me lower too.

@InNeedOfSleepNow did you have any issues with your cervix and placenta in either pregnancy? X

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Hopefulhoney6 · 19/10/2023 12:19

Good luck.
Mr Lower said that if there are still small scars, sometimes a growing pregnancy / uterus is actually a way to get rid of those scars.

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Tryingsohardalways · 16/10/2023 08:02

Thank you so much, I have no idea if scarring has returned as I’ve fallen first cycle, but I’m trying to stay hopeful. I’ve had 3 mornings of positive tests and with my last chemical pregnancy the line was gone by day 3 of testing. Contacting mr lowers office today xx

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DaisyMaisyFaisy · 15/10/2023 21:47

Congratulations from another sufferer. Hope it all goes well

InNeedOfSleepNow · 15/10/2023 21:37

Our end was exhausting with 4 miscarriages - but after my surgeries (I had 2) with Lower my subsequent pregnancies were my success stories!

Here's to your success story! Everything crossed for you x

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Tryingsohardalways · 15/10/2023 20:42

Thank you. Very very early days but I’m full of hope (and worry) would be good to hear your experiences xx thanks so so much xx

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Greenvelvetdress · 15/10/2023 15:30

Congratulations 🎉 so happy for you 🥰

InNeedOfSleepNow · 15/10/2023 12:56

He really is. What a man!

Incredible news for you! Hope it progresses well!

Hopefulhoney6 · 15/10/2023 12:44

@Tryingsohardalways so so so happy for you!!! Mr Lower is honestly a miracle worker!!

Whataretheodds · 15/10/2023 12:29

Lovely!

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Tryingsohardalways · 15/10/2023 11:04

@Greenvelvetdress @Hopefulhoney6 @InNeedOfSleepNow @Whataretheodds I have to share this with you… I’m in total happy shock!!!

Light periods since d&c
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Tryingsohardalways · 10/10/2023 14:33

Hi ladies
to update, my boobs feel sore (and have done from when I think I ovulated so not because of conception) which is different for me. Next Monday will be 4 weeks since coil removal so I’ll expect a bleed next week. I’m not certain if I ovulated this month but think so, sore boobs indicate my hormones are doing something? I hadn’t had sore boobs at all since May when I developed Ashermans so I’m hoping this is also a good sign scarring is gone? I just don’t know what to think. As the finding out gets closer I get a mixture of excited and frightened incase it’s bad news. I’ve spent hours and hours researching asherman success rates but I guess it’s case by case. I desperately want to have a healthy womb that will be able to support a pregnancy and grow a lining that will be thick enough to conceive. Have been very teary today with it all. Holding on to hope x

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Hopefulhoney6 · 26/09/2023 13:49

Makes sense!!

@Tryingsohardalways not sure if you have come across this website but it’s a useful resource and I found it reassuring: https://www.ashermans.org/information/explainity-explains-asherman/

thanks

https://www.ashermans.org/information/explainity-explains-asherman/

swishswashswoosh · 25/09/2023 23:25

Hopefulhoney6 · 25/09/2023 17:24

@swishswashswoosh interesting you had retained placenta with both and say it was “almost a given”.

Mr L said to me that there wasn’t a definite link and a very small chance of it (although that was talking about placenta accreta, is that different?) but to give birth on the labour ward so they can deal with it if needed. But good to know you would recommend going straight to surgery. I need to do some more research for my birth plan.

@Tryingsohardalways keep us updated on how you get on

I think combination of seriously thin lining, so thin I think Mr L was amazed I had fallen pregnant and scarring that wasn't completely resolved from surgery. I think no coincidence in where the placenta had adhered to was the same place the ashermans had been the worst both times 🤷🏼‍♀️. It was brutal to watch the medics getting it out I have to say but at least I couldn't feel anything!!

Hopefulhoney6 · 25/09/2023 17:24

@swishswashswoosh interesting you had retained placenta with both and say it was “almost a given”.

Mr L said to me that there wasn’t a definite link and a very small chance of it (although that was talking about placenta accreta, is that different?) but to give birth on the labour ward so they can deal with it if needed. But good to know you would recommend going straight to surgery. I need to do some more research for my birth plan.

@Tryingsohardalways keep us updated on how you get on

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Tryingsohardalways · 25/09/2023 10:23

@Whataretheodds i paid privately to see mr lower

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Greenvelvetdress · 25/09/2023 10:03

@Tryingsohardalways it was natural. It has taken a little while but that's because I had another miscarriage in-between (because of an untreated clotting disorder) but the falling pregnant part wasn't difficult... if that makes sense? Best of luck x

swishswashswoosh · 25/09/2023 09:36

Tryingsohardalways · 25/09/2023 09:19

@swishswashswoosh thank you for taking the time to write. That’s wonderful news for you xx May I ask what age you were when you had your little ones? Im hoping and praying this month I fall and then in about 5 weeks I’ll see me lower for my follow up scan and he will tell me I have a lovely trilaminar lining. The not knowing is so hard but I’m frightened at the same time. Trying to stay positive x

I was nearly 38 when I had my last, 35 with the first.

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Tryingsohardalways · 25/09/2023 09:19

@swishswashswoosh thank you for taking the time to write. That’s wonderful news for you xx May I ask what age you were when you had your little ones? Im hoping and praying this month I fall and then in about 5 weeks I’ll see me lower for my follow up scan and he will tell me I have a lovely trilaminar lining. The not knowing is so hard but I’m frightened at the same time. Trying to stay positive x

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Tryingsohardalways · 25/09/2023 09:13

@Greenvelvetdress thank you for sharing xx it does give me hope. Was it natural conception? How long did it take for you to fall after your surgery? Xx wishing you all the very best xxx

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swishswashswoosh · 24/09/2023 21:43

Tryingsohardalways · 24/09/2023 20:40

@InNeedOfSleepNow have you had any luck ttc? What was your experience after the procedure at your scan? What was your situation when you saw him? Sorry for all the questions xxx

You wanted success stories, I have two children because of Mr Lower. Two separate operations specifically for adhesions as well as a D&C between the two kids for a MMC which I refused to let anyone else butcher me to resolve. My lining was so thin even he thought it would be hard to carry (4.7 at thickest or something, although I forget exactly) but he got us through it and I had 2 uncomplicated pregnancies.

The only thing that was almost a given was I had retained placenta with both. I had to be really firm the second time that they didn't try and manually reopen my cervix with no pain relief like the first time 🤮🤮🤮 and instead take me straight to surgery. I'm pretty sure I have ashermans again but I have no desire for more children and symptoms are too bad at all so happy just to live with it.

To reference I had a completely obliterated cervix and lower uterus first time and 4/5 obliterated uterus second time.

Nothing I can say will reassure you but messages to maybe help you believe that it is not a certainty that children are impossible at all. Me Lower really is the best person to be seeing!

Greenvelvetdress · 24/09/2023 21:39

So sorry you're going through this. I ended up with Ashermans after a d&c and needed two lots of surgery for moderate to severe adhesions.

I am now 13 weeks pregnant, I hope this gives you some hope x

InNeedOfSleepNow · 24/09/2023 21:33

Don't be sorry. It's a nerve wracking time. I had multiple losses. After seeing him I successfully convinced. We were one of his success stories! Was worth every penny x

Hopefulhoney6 · 24/09/2023 21:33

@Tryingsohardalways Mr L has an AMAZING success rate (I’ve seen lots of positive stories from the Facebook group on Ashermans) and he never seemed concerned that I wouldn’t be able to carry, just make sure you ask all the questions you want to ask!!

he actually saw me 2 weeks after my coil came out, so I never had a “natural” period - just the one after the hormones. He told me to track ovulation with the Clearblue sticks after that and I was v v lucky.

Don’t give up hope, you may as well TTC straight away before you see him. xx