WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2001: Re: Should I do certain testing after miscarrage?

Re: Should I do certain testing after miscarrage?

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Dec 2001 19:53:27 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 30 Dec 2001, Michelle wrote: >
>This may sound premature....but I just experienced my first miscarrage
>and let me tell you how horrible it is. For me, I am okay with the
>emotional side, because I like to think I have been quite realistic in
>that I was only eight weeks along and truthfully, I had only known for a
>week. The bleeding and cramps, now that was a different story all
>together. My question that I am curious about, is, should my husband
>and I do any testing prior to conceiving again?

I'm so sorry for your loss. With respect to the question, no testing is indicated after one loss.

>Are their certain things
>I should ask my DR, before we try again.

Nope.

>My heart goes out to people
>who have experienced more than one....one is plenty, but I just want to
>do everything possible to avoid this again. Also, do you feel that two
>normal cycles, is long enough to heal before trying again,

One month is enough, two is more than enough.

>and how long
>should my husband I wait before having intercourse? I heard that to
>avoid infection you should wait at least 4-6 weeks.....ouch!!

Usually til one week after a D&C or one week after the loss is completed, either spontaneously or by surgery.

Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.

Dr. M

>All info greatly appreciated,
>Michelle

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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