WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2008: Re: PREGNANCY: threatened miscarriage

Re: PREGNANCY: threatened miscarriage - 6 1/2 weeks

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 24 Feb 2008 12:44:02 -0600 (CST)

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The best thing for you is to go in for the sono and probably more hormone levels to see what happens. It is impossible for me to say at this time...Dr. von Almen

At Sun, 24 Feb 2008, M wrote: >
>I am 6 1/2 weeks pregnant (LMP was 9 Jan 08) and three days ago started
>having vaginal bleeding. The first day I did not even notice I was
>bleeding until I went to the toilet to urinate and noticed the blood on
>the tissue paper when I went to wipe. The blood was a pink color and
>not that much of it. The second day I had some light cramps as if I had
>my period and bled as if I had a light period. This time the blood had
>darkened to a red and there was a bit more. I went to the doctor and
>she ordered a blood test which showed that my hcg levels were 822, which
>are lower than what they should be at my stage of pregnancy. That night
>I had waves of stronger cramps during the night... Today I had more
>blood like yesterday, again dark red and like a light period. I only
>had to change my pad once during the day. I am due for an ultrasound
>tomorrow. My question is, how low is 822 for my hcg levels? Is this a
>probable sign of impending miscarriage? I don't seem to have clots in
>the blood (or if any, maybe one or two). The blood I'm passing seems to
>be thick and coagulating somewhat, with something else in it, something
>clear and sticky like egg white. I need some insight as to how bad
>things are looking for the baby... please help.

-- 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. ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.

William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Private Practice New Orleans, La.

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