Re: M/C - More questions - pls advice
From: Benny (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 12 Jul 2002 22:03:13 -0500 (CDT)
Hello Dr,
thanks for the info.. I didn't have any signs of fever or infection
during or prior to pregnancy.
I was also taking Met. Isn't it supposed to reduce the chances of M/c
in PCOs women??
There are lots of questions but less answers.
Thanks,
Benny
At Fri, 12 Jul 2002, Pat wrote:
>
>Deary Benny:
>I am really sorry for your loss. It is difficult to say whether the CMV
>caused the baby to not develop. As you had antibodies, I would suspect
>you had immunity. Did you have any SS of any infection in that early
>time, or even in the months before. Any sorts of infections can affect
>a developing baby, but other things can be a problem also. I think
>discussing this with your health care provider is a very wise idea, and
>doing some reading ahead will probably help you formunlate some
>questions. Here are some web sites for you about CNM. I know they are
>a bit technical, but they might be helpful:
>http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/cmv.htm
>http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/pedi/infect/cmv/
>http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/consumer/cytomega.htm
>Safe Practices for Pregnancy:
>http://home.attbi.com/~webmidwife1/safefoodanddrug.htm
>
>As far as progesterone supplementation, many women with have found it
>helpful and reassuring once they are pregnant to supplement with
>progesterone. The use of progesterone in early pregnancy is still in a
>trial and error phase, and it is unclear whether or not this is
>effective. Here is more information about Miscarriage in general and
>there is a section about progesterone supplementation.
>http://www.midwivesofwa.org//reprodhc.htm#MISCARRIAGE
>
>I know it is not very reassuring, but there might have been no cause for
>your M/C. Women with PCOS seem to have a higher rate of M/C. The
>overall average is one in three to one in five pregnancies result in
>miscarriage in general, which is pretty amazing. But, not very
>reassuring when it happens to you. Good luck on your research. In my
>opinion, the best prevention is getting as much information as you can
>about the situation.I also will be very interested to hear what the
>others of you have experienced, related to Benny's questions.
>
>--
>Pat Sonnenstuhl, ARNP, CNM, MS
>General Health Resources
>http://www.midwivesofwa.org/websites.htm
>Wonen's Health Concerns
>http://www.midwivesofwa.org/womenshealth.htm
>
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