Miscarriage - D & C - Sedation or general

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I’m having a D&C for blighted ovum that’s not clearing on its own. I’m technically about 15 weeks but sac is only 2cm.
I’m fairly sure they will offer general or sedation as this was mentioned in a previous visit. I would prefer not to have a general I think as I haven’t had one before so I’m planning on sedation but wondering if anyone has any advice or opinions on what they chose.

I know it’s a particularly unpleasant procedure to be awake for but I’ve never had sedation either so it sure actually how awake I’d be anyway.

Thanks all in advance, realise I’m asking you to revisit something painful.

YABU - general is the way to go
YANBU - sedation will be fine

OP thank you for starting this thread. I think there was a little part of me that felt like a wimp for taking the GA. Reading that so many other people made the same choice has really helped with that. Again, so sorry for your loss.

So sorry for your loss. I too suffered a blighted ovum and had a D&C under general about 10 years ago. I wasn’t offered sedation but if I had, I would still have gone for GA.
Everyone took great care of me and they were very kind. All I remember is chatting briefly when the needle went in and then waking up in recovery. I went home later that day.
Wishing you all the best