Mva

[Shelly0910]

Can anyone give me some encouragement with regards to a mva. I have one booked Tues and im actually terrified. Although i know its probably the best option for me ive been waiting for natural mc for 4 weeks nothing is happening. How have you found it?

Hi @Shelly0910
I'm sorry you had to go through this and no one replied to your post. I hope everything went as well as can be expected.
I'm messaging because sadly I have an mva booked on Monday....had a private scan on Wednesday that showed the heartbeat had stopped a few days before (just over 8wks). I didn't want to wait for a mc so opted for the mva under local anaesthetic so it would be done.
I've been doing a lot of reading of what to expect, generally the consensus seems to be uncomfortable but manageable.
I was just wondering if you'd mind sharing your experience? It's a confusing and scary time and I know I've found comfort in others experiences and plan on sharing mine in the hope it helps someone else.
I hope you are well and looking after yourself. Xx

Hi @Candyflosscrochet firstly I’m so sorry for your loss it’s such a hard thing to deal with. I’ve struggled so much coming to terms with my mc, I hope you are doing okay - here if you need to talk. I came across this thread scrolling through the miscarriage board and thought I would post as I have recently had an MVA (last Monday) after a MMC. I had a private scan at 8 weeks that showed I had a blighted ovum which was a massive shock as I was extremely sick and felt very pregnant with no mc symptoms. After going to the EPU and having the mc confirmed I decided to go for the MVA and I am really glad I did. I was still throwing up right up until the procedure was done and this subsided almost immediately after which was one of the main reasons I wanted the mva as I couldn’t handle feeling pregnant when I knew I had lost the baby. The nurses were wonderful - really supportive and kind as was the consultant who did the procedure. I was given some painkillers and a pessary before the mva. I’m not going to sugar coat and say that it didn’t hurt because for me it did, but the pain was manageable and it didn’t last long! For me the worst part was the suction as I did find it painful, I had gas and air throughout and an injection into to my cervix prior to the suction. Every woman is different though and will experience different levels of discomfort. I felt a little light headed afterwards but within an hour I could go home once I had a wee. I was allowed my husband in for the procedure so he could hold my hand and reassure me. There was also a nurse, the consultant and a junior doctor in the room. Once I was home I had quite bad period type pains for 2 days (needed cocodamol) which eased off to mild pain over the next few days. I really haven’t had much bleeding other than red blood for the first 2 days which turned into dark brown/black spotting and small clots. I am currently still getting the spotting (MVA done 12 days ago) but it seems to be disappearing. All my pregnancy symptoms went almost immediately which as I said I wanted as I was finding it distressing still being unable to eat and throwing up etc. I am glad I chose this option as I didn’t want to wait to miscarry as I was told this was unlikely to happen naturally for me and I knew that whatever option I chose I could still need the mva anyway. I hope that this has given you some insight/reassurance. If you’ve any questions at all please ask! xxx