AF after a Lap/D&C/Tubal Patency/Hysteroscopy

[Craftymum]

Hi all,

Last Tuesday I had a laparoscopy with a D&C, tubal patency and a hysteroscopy (SP?).....

AF is due this Thursday so just a little over a week after the procedure.

My question is, would I expect AF to be light this time round given that a D&C would of cleaned everything out, and that there wouldnt be much left for AF to shed?

I had the usual 2 days post op loss, and then I had 3 days of no blood loss, and then over the weekend I had some spotting which today has lead into bright red spotting where I have needed a pad, but it definately isnt AF heaviness.

I'm wondering if it might actually be AF, but extremely light given that the procedure was less than a week ago?

Just wondering if anyone can share there experience that also had a LAP.

Cheers

[gazelle]

Hi Crafty,

I had 3 days of spotting after my laparoscopy.

AF was due that week, it came about a week late and medium (usually I get the super-heavy type) and I went back to my usual 31-day cycle after that.

Good luck working out your dates :sunshine:

[Baby Dreaming]

After a D&C bleeding can come and go for a few weeks. I spotted for a couple of weeks but never really bleed. It can take anywhere from 3 weeks to 8 weeks for the next cycle. It varies widely. I was 5 weeks however this was not particularly abnormal for me. I would probably suggest that is just some more bleeding but I am not sure. Dr is probably the best to answer this one. Sorry I can't be more help. This is a frustrating time for TTCers, waiting, waiting, when can you try again!

[Craftymum]

Thanks Ladies, I might go by m y temp too which might help dicipher!

[pippi]

:wave:Hi There,

I had light bleeding for about 3 days after my lap/Hyst which was good-i was expecting heavy!! Then AF was due about 28 days later (i had Lap day AF was due). the following month AF came on time but was the heaviest, worst AF i have ever had. Scared the hell out of me but doc said this is very normal so like the other girls said, it can wary widley!! Good luck to you and hope you get your BFP soon :babydust2: