WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2001: Re: Spotting in early pregnancy

Re: Spotting in early pregnancy

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 30 May 2001 22:57:41 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 30 May 2001, Tonya wrote: >
>I have been spotting for about 2 weeks now, and last week I took a home
>pregnancy test that was positive. I would be about 4 weeks. The
>bleeding is on and off but very light. It has started red and then
>turns brown. There also have been "clots" pass. I have no symptoms at
>all. I am very concerned about this, but my ob/gyn said that there is
>no problems unless it becomes heavy with cramping. Is there any chance
>I could have miscarried already? Any advice?

Tonya, Time will tell whether or not you will carry the pregnancy. There is nothing you can do except try to take it easy for two weeks following the last episode of bleeding... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

**Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.  This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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