I had a MMC discovered at 11 weeks (the HB stopped at 7 weeks) almost four years ago and I opted for medical management. AFAIK I didn’t take an oral pill, I only remember them inserting a pessary. The first pessary didn’t induce bleeding so they inserted a second one after about 8 hours then the bleeding began. It was exceptionally heavy bleeding with huge clots (some were fist sized) and honestly, the hospital room looked like a murder scene. I went into shock after approx 4 hours of heavy bleeding and fell unconscious, I then had emergency surgery and a blood transfusion. The whole thing was obviously hugely traumatic and I suffered with PTSD for some time afterwards. When I had my second MMC a few months later I opted for surgical management which was much swifter and easier to deal with.
I’m now in the unfortunate position of requiring a termination, I’ve only just missed my period so I’m 4 weeks. Unsure whether the gestation will make a difference or not but I’m absolutely terrified I’ll haemorrhage again, only this time I’d be at home. Can anyone offer reassurances that this won’t happen or is it safer for me to have an ERPC? Thank you.