Re: spotting and fibroids

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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.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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