Hello, I’ve just come onto these boards as I had my mva under local on Friday (3 days ago now). I thought there might be some experiences on here, but there seem to be surprisingly few threads for mvas.
I’m feeling okay physically. I’ve had absolutely no bleeding since the day after the procedure and was wondering whether it was normal? Cramping has been extremely mild as well, and not noticeable at all today. You would never know I’ve been pregnant for nearly 11 weeks....
The day itself was okay - I won’t get into my personal story, but I was ready for it. It has been a failing pregnancy (but very much wanted) for over 3 weeks. I wanted a eprc under general anaesthetic but this couldn’t be done for another 10 days at my hospital but they offered me an mva under local instead.
The experience is pretty good, if you can say that from the position we find ourselves in. I got pessaries at 1.30pm to soften my cervix and took painskillers. Called into surgery at 2.45.
Nurse and doctor has already gone over the procedure and what to expect.
At first it was like going for a smear, they offered to put on the radio, which was a distraction. My DH was ordered to chat to distract me, although the nurse did a better job!
Like going for a smear at first (no probs) then the ‘work’ begins. Which I must say took my breath away. It does hurt a lot . The local anesthetic is mainly for your cervix I think, but not your uterus itself so you feel everything.
After the first ‘round’ I took the gas and air offered, and this was amazing! It took all the pain away - use it if it there!
The nurse took it away from me after a while! But for good reason I felt really sick afterwards!
The whole thing lasted 15 mins maybe, but did feel longer. I was woozy and dizzy for about 20 minutes afterwards too, but I was give plenty of time and wasn’t rushed to get back on my feet.
After a surgery drink and a wee, I was allowed to recover on a ward and go home. I was very anxious to do so. This was at about 4.30pm.
I had cramping on the day, but like I said - very little afterwards. It’s bizarre. I was told to expect a period like bleed for up to 2 weeks, but nothing and no pain at all apart from the procedure itself.
The hospital also offer what you would like for your baby afterwards which I thought was thoughtful.
I’m not sure if it helps you. I’ve known my pregnancy wasn’t going to be viable for a few weeks so maybe more pragmatic about my experience.
I’ve also had to take misoprostol for another medical miscarriage last year and would prefer take mva any day. I found the tablet route that very difficult - the bleeding and pain was endless, as well as having to deal with the sac and fetus yourself. I know some women prefer to be at home, but the mva you KNOW that everything is out properly, and you are being looked after.
I have to add that the nurse and doctor who cared for me were excellent. They were clear, transparent answered any questions and most importantly, kind. I felt that the experience could have been completely different in different hands. I’m very lucky (I’ve had a horrible experience in the same hospital). It’s a shame that it totally depends who is on shift when you are in.
Soooooo - I’m not sure if it helps, but that was my experience on Friday. Any questions or anything - feel free to pm me.
It’s a horrible time, but you will come out the other side.
Take care x