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Miscarriage/pregnancy loss

Find support and share your experiences on our Miscarriage forum. See also legal rights and support after baby loss.

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Has anyone had a Manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) for missed miscarriage?

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Jemimapuddleduk · 26/04/2011 16:15

Hello - i am new on here but have been lurking for a few days! I am in the middle of my 2nd mc this year. First one was in February at 7.5 weeks and happened naturally. This time i am at 10.5 weeks but have found out that the baby stopped growing at 8.5 weeks. I have been given option of wait and see, medical (pessaries), d and c under general anaesthetic and this new procedure MVA under local. I opted for the MVA under local anaesthetic, now panicking that i have made the wrong decision as can't find much info on the intranet about it.... Can anyone help?
Such a rubbish decision to make, feeling a bit low.

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digitalgirl · 26/04/2011 23:20

Sorry for your loss jemima. I'm afraid I've never heard of that procedure either. But you should be able to call the consultant who referred you for this to raise your concerns. You can always change your mind and opt for another way to manage your miscarriage. Don't feel pressured into going through with it. It's totally normal to have reservations about any procedure though. I had an erpc last month for my fourth miscarriage. My previous three had been natural and fairly straightforward. But it was the only way I could get the foetus genetically tested. I asked if the procedure would be done using ultrasound, to ensure the surgeon could 'see' exactly what he was doing. This gave me a little peace of mind. As it turns out the procedure went as well as can be expected and we're looking to try again next cycle.

hairylights · 27/04/2011 08:56

Sorry for your loss. I have had an aspiration. It's basically standard these days. it was fine I had no pain and bled very little
after.

I've also had medical management which was very painful.

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Jemimapuddleduk · 27/04/2011 09:29

Thanks for your reassurance. I was told that it is replacing the d&c procedure at my local hospital but i just hadn't heard of anyone who had done it. Just hoping the local anaesthetic works ok (injections in cervix sounds evil!).
Booked in for 1 tomorrow, just want it all over with now.

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hairylights · 27/04/2011 11:30

Mine was under general anaesthetic, and was a combination of vacuum and d&c. I was told they do the vacuum and if needed, the d&c. I didn't have an injection in my cervix.

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Jemimapuddleduk · 27/04/2011 13:29

Sh*t i am scared now. I can not find any details on the internet either about ERPC under local anaesthetic. Am i mad to have opted for this?
Does anyone else have any experience of this at all please. I desperately need some reassurance.
I am booked in for the procedure at 1pm tomorrow.
Thanks ladies.

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hairylights · 27/04/2011 13:34

If I were you I would phone up your EPU today - or whatever department is dealing with it - and ask them the questions.

When I was sent away to think about what options I wanted, I was assured I could phone for any questions I had, and when I did, the nurses and doctors were really good at giving me a full explanation.

deemented · 27/04/2011 13:35

Why don't your ring your hospital and see i they'll talk you through it?

I had an ERPC yesterday after medical managgment didn't work, and was told i could ring and speak to them any time i needed to.

hairylights · 27/04/2011 13:37

There's some (fairly medicalised) information here :

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1471-0528.2009.02223.x/pdf

lulalullabye · 27/04/2011 13:42

Yes, I had one whilst in San francisco. It was fine. Only a tiny amount of pain like a heavy period pain for a few seconds. Took 5 mins and was done. Home straight away with pain killers.
Good luck.

halfcaffordableLidlEasterEggs · 27/04/2011 13:48

Hi Jemima, I basically had an erpc after a 10-12 week missed miscarriage with no anaesthetic at all (went in to a and e as I was bleeding so heavily and they got the gynae down who just did it in the cubicle) I did not find it painful, just a bit traumatic and undignified. I think the nurse was a bit astonished he was doing it but it was a relief when it was done as the bleeding stopped almost completely. I am sure it will be a bit eeek having the injection, but like the dentist that will probably be the worst bit. You will recover more quickly than having a general.

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Jemimapuddleduk · 27/04/2011 14:07

Hello thank you all for your messages.
Halfcaff you are very brave, thak you for sharing your story and also sorry that you have had to suffer a mmc too - hope you are recovering well.
I have just spoken to a lovely midwife at the early scan unit and she has talked me through the procedure.
Feel a bit more reassured now, she said the Consultant has done 50 since Feb when they started offering it and there have been no ladies with side effects etc. She said pain will be minimal and risk of damage to uterus less than with a d&c.
Still feeling very jittery.
It is so rubbish being in this situation. Just want it all over now so i can try and get back to normal.

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deemented · 27/04/2011 14:13

Glad you were able to speak to someone. Thinking of you x

hairylights · 27/04/2011 14:17

All the best for tomorrow. It will feel better in time. Let us know how you are getting on, when you feel up to it.

halfcaff · 28/04/2011 12:39

Hi Jemima, hope you will feel better soon. It was 8 years ago for me but I remember the time well and how horrible it was (losing the baby, not the procedure particularly). I went on to have ds, now 6 and don't want any more, thank you!
Hope you get to complete your family x

hairylights · 28/04/2011 13:00

Thinking of you Jemima. Hope you will have a speedy recovery.

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Jemimapuddleduk · 28/04/2011 15:46

Hello all - had the op this afternoon and it wasn't all that bad. The consultant was ace and explained what he was doing. He has also offered to run some tests (autoimmune i think) on us and the foetus which is a big plus too. Feel very relieved to have it all out of the way. Feeling remarkably positive now but taking it day by day as i know it will get harder when those preg hormones start to drop off. Thanks all for your support.
I am now sitting in the garden with a glass of vino (why not - its been too blooming long!)
Duck

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digitalgirl · 28/04/2011 21:36

That's good to hear jemima. Also that they're running tests. Enjoy the wine and the long weekend.

WhipMeIndiana · 28/04/2011 21:44

aah hugs to you, Ive had 2 mc.
like you, one went about 9 weeks by itself, one was missed till scan at 14weeks, I couldnt take the tablets as I was BF dc1
so opted for a d & c. was quite sore after but didnt regret it. sorry Im useless as dont know about new procedure but if you want to change your mind Im sure you can.
best of luck for the future, X

hairylights · 28/04/2011 21:45

Ah good stuff. Glad it went well. Take gentle care.

deebelle · 25/02/2013 17:27

Oh.. this is sad... Take extra lot of care.. I understand and I know what you feel...

pumpkinsweetie · 25/02/2013 17:35

Sorry for your loss, (((hugs))) to you.
Take care & rest

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