My D&C, polypectomy, and IUD insertion.

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So I got my D&C today, as well as getting my Mirena put in.
After months of very weird, sporadic bleeding (even when on continuous birth control) we found some odd shapes on my ultrasound. I have also had severe cramps. Today, I hoped to have gotten the answers.
I went in for 8:45 AM, didn't go in for the surgery until 12 (couldn't pee in the cup to save my life, got bloodwork to prove I wasn't pregnant), and went under.
My doctor was gone by the time I had woken up. She talked with my mother, saying they found a small polyp-y type thing and removed it and sent it to get biopsied.
She also found a very odd black lining, thinking it may be very old blood, but is confused as all hell by it. She scraped it off and sent it to get biopsied as well. She seemed baffled by it.
My Mirena is in, and I'm rather confused as to what to do next. Check the strings? No idea! My follow up is on July 20th.
What should I do next?

Comments

[paraxeni.livejournal.com]

Don't put anything in your vagina for at least five days, fingers included! Your cervix is dilated, the inner surface of your uterus is raw, and traumatised, and wide open to infection.

I went through exactly the same procedures you did, breached the sanctity of my poor vag after four days, and got a horrible infection. It was only a mild infection (my surgeon said so) but it disrupted my healing and made me feel like I was dying. Considering I've been through endometriosis and kidney stones you'd think an infection would be a breeze, but it was hell.

So as tempted as you'll be to check it, resist!

[io2012.livejournal.com]

I'm just curious, what kind of a "doctor" is providing your care for this procedure? Are they an OBGYN? How many cases of this type (irregular bleeding, NOT related to pregnancy) do they typically see? I get nervous whenever a healthcare provider comes out with the "Well that's weird." or "I really don't know!" response. Sometimes that can mean it's time to find a care provider who specializes in what you're dealing with.

On that note, has the term "endometriosis" ever been thrown around while discussing your irregular bleeding? It's a relatively common condition that manifests OUTSIDE of the uterus, so wouldn't have been detected on your procedure. It does cause pain and irregular bleeding....

Good luck with everything, it sounds like you have a bit of recovering to do! (((hugs)))