Re: Another miscarraige - Dr. Sam
From: Lori (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 2 Jul 2002 08:53:08 -0700 (PDT)
Thank you Dr. Sam.
I thought that I read that if we are on glucophage
that the miscarriage rate drops back down to that of a
regular couple since the insulin resistance is the
main contributor to PCOS related miscarriages. Is
that incorrect? I was always told that getting
pregnant was the main concern with PCOS and not
miscarriage - my previous doctors ruled PCOS out as a
possible cause when I lost my 2 before. I am just a
bit confused....
Also - yes, I know that it is not a "baby" at 7 weeks
but from an emotional side - it was to me - especially
when I found out it was a female. Sorry if I mislead
anyone.
Lori
--- Zalányi Sámuel <zalanyi.samuel@drotposta.hu>
wrote:
> Hi Benny,
>
> I would like to clarify some misconceptions.
> PCOS is a common cause of m/c. PCOSers have 3-5
> times the risk of m/c compared to regular couples.
> If a D&C is done, not the "baby" is sent for
> examinations but the tissue cleared from your
> uterus. This is a histological examination and
> rarely reveals anyting as of the cause if m/c.
> There is no "baby" at 7w. It is called an embryo,
> later it becomes fetus (after w12.)
> The most common cause of m/c is genetic, i.e.
> chromosomal irregularity of the embryo.
> For your info
>
> Sam
>
> > Lori,
> >
> > Thanks for your reply. Yes, I had a D&c and the
> baby has been sent for
> > testing. We have also given blood samples for
> various tests. Would get
> > the results in 3 weeks time.
> >
> > Also what have you been taking for immune issues??
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Benny.
> >
> > At Mon, 1 Jul 2002, Lori wrote:
> > >
> > >Benny-
> > >
> > >So disappointing to hear your news... I know how
> > >difficult this is for you- I had 2 miscarriages
> myself
> > >last year. One was a blighted ovum - the second
> was
> > >at 8 weeks (had heartbeat at 7 weeks).
> > >
> > >I also have PCOS and was on metformin/baby
> aspirin.
> > >It is not really common for PCOS to cause the
> > >miscarriages - especially if you are on metformin
> > >(which significantly reduces the risk of
> miscarriage).
> > >
> > >I have a couple of questions.
> > >1. Did you have a D&C? If so they should have
> sent
> > >the baby for testing - this way you will know if
> the
> > >miscarriage was chromosomal or if the baby was
> okay
> > >and something else caused the miscarriage.
> > >2. If the testing comes back normal - I would
> > >recommend getting immune testing done to make
> sure you
> > >don't have immune issues that are causing the
> > >problems. A great web site for researching
> immune
> > >related miscarriages is http://www.rialab.com
> > >
> > >I found out that immune issues were the reason
> that I
> > >miscarried and am happy (and much relieved) to
> say
> > >that today I am 18w 1d pregnant and expecting in
> > >November.
> > >
> > >There are so many things that can cause a
> miscarriage
> > >- so don't put yourself through the agony and
> guilt of
> > >wondering if you could have prevented it by
> taking the
> > >baby aspirin. That isn't fair to yourself.
> > >
> > >Take care....
> > >
> > >Lori
> > >
>
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