Re: Another miscarraige - Dr. Sam
From: kim (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 03 Jul 2002 12:46:58 -0400
Hi Lori,
I have had 7 m/c's the last 2 were with metformin ( although they were very
early). M/C is just as big of a problem for women with pcos as the IF part
9At least for some women - me being one of them). I also agree that it is a
baby from the moment of conception. When you want something so bad - as my
DH says"It doesn't matter if it is a day a week a month or 9 months, the
hurt is the same". Our last m/c was May 2002 and I was only 6 weeks - but,
it was the hardest one for us both.
Hang in and stay on met!
Kim
The stats I know about metformin and m/c - are metformin reduces m/c in
women with pcos from 43% to 9 % - 11% being the national average. I am a
true believer in metformin.
>From: Lori <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>Reply-To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS-MEDICATION
><pcos-medication@mail.medispecialty.com>
>Subject: Re: Another miscarraige - Dr. Sam
>Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 10:56:51 -0500
>
>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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