Re: spotting and fibroids
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Nov 2000 20:10:54 -0600 (CST)
At Thu, 30 Nov 2000, Lena wrote:
>
>Hi,
>
>Looks like my questions was skipped.
>
>I am 12 weeks pregnant and have been spotting for 7 weeks now. My
>doctor was able to hear baby's heart beat through a doppler 2 days ago.
>My previous ultrasounds showed small hemorrhage just below the
>gestational sack. My last ultrasound showed that the homorrhage had
>resolved, but I am still spotting a little bit (Mostly when I strain).
>What can be casuing it?
What does your doctor think it is? Could be a very small amount of blood
that can't be seen of it can be the cervix (not unusual).
>What is the chance that I will miscarry now?
At 12 weeks, not common.
>I
>also have 2 fibroids - one 6 cm and another 3.5 cm. They are both
>within the wall and outside of my uteris. 3.5 cm fibroid is very close
>to my cervix. Can these fibroids cause spotting?
Not likely from your description.
>(They did not cause
>it, when I was pregnant with my daughter, who is 4 years old now and I
>had fibroids at that time). Can fibroid that is close to cervix cause
>it to open preterm?
No.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
>
>Appreciate all of your answers.
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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