What is a Miscarriage: Symptoms, Causes and Consequences
After a pregnancy loss, medical intervention is often required to ensure the health of the patient. Some doctors prescribe specific medications to remove the remaining tissue in the uterus after a miscarriage, mainly with the purpose of preventing infections. It is important to note that sometimes, these medications can cause nausea as a side effect.
Surgical Options for Tissue Removal
Another option after a miscarriage, as one shall see in the picture, is performing a dilation & curettage (D&C). This clinical procedure is highly effective because it allows the specialist to scratch the uterine walls and remove the tissue that is still remaining in the womb.
Summary of Treatment Approaches
- Medication: Used to remove remaining tissue and serves the purpose of preventing infections.
- Dilation & Curettage (D&C): Allows the specialist to scratch uterine walls to ensure no tissue is remaining in the womb.
This information has been compiled by medical professionals including: Andrea Rodrigo B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Elisa Pérez Larrea M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Óscar Oviedo Moreno M.D. (gynecologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).