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Re: Miscarriage questions

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 31 Mar 2001 01:00:17 -0600 (CST)


At Fri, 30 Mar 2001, Judy wrote: >
>I just lost my child this week. I was 10 weeks but the baby had stopped
>growing at 7 wks 4 days. I had a missed miscarriage. I had a D & C
>yesterday. The procedure went fine.

I'm sorry. I know how you feel

>
>I have four questions:
>
>1. I am really not bleeding at all. Is this okay?

yes

I did have some >bleeding before the D & C?
>
>2. Is it a true statement that one is more fertile after a miscarriage?

no

>
>3. How long do you recommend for one to wait before trying again?

wait until you start cycling normally again and you feel emotionally you are ready to try again

>
>4. How long does it typically take one to have their period after a
>miscarriage and d & C?

6 weeks is average >
>Thanks
>Judy

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
South Lake Tahoe, CA

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