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Re: 6 weeks post D&C
From: Dana (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Oct 2000 20:43:56 -0600 (CST)
I was only 7 weeks pregnant when I miscarried. Does it still make sense
for it to be taking so long to get my period and for my HCG levels to be
where they are?
At Mon, 30 Oct 2000, j wang, M.D. wrote:
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>If the HCG levels were very high befroe the miscarriage, we still could
>see them coming down. you are probably not pregnant. I tell patients
>it may be up to eight to twelve weeks befroe another period depending on
>how far the pregnancy was when it miscarried.
>
>At Mon, 30 Oct 2000, Dana wrote:
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>>I had a D&C for a missed miscarriage on 9/18 and still haven't gotten my
>>period. The Dr. checked my HCG levels on Fri, 10/27, and they were
>>14.9. Today they were at 9. Could this HCG really be from the previous
>>pregnancy or is it possible that it's from a new pregnancy? If it's from
>>a new pregnancy, is a miscarriage inevitable since my HCG levels have
>>decreased? When can I expect to get my period?
>>I appreciate any thoughts you have.
>
>--
>James Wang, M.D
>Assitant Clinical Prof.
>Tufts University School of Medicine
>
>**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.
>
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