PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for April, 2001: Re: 22 weeks and spotting

Re: 22 weeks and spotting

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 24 Apr 2001 10:45:54 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 24 Apr 2001, kris wrote: >
>The subject line pretty much says it all. Over the weekend, I thought I
>noticed my usual discharge being more brown than ever before, like there
>was a small amount of old blood. I didn't see this at all yesterday
>morning or afternoon, but in the evening, there was a spot of red blood
>there. I'm back to a little old blood today.
>
>This can't be blamed on recent sex, so I'm wondering if this is just one
>of those normal things that happens or what? Fortunately, I'll be seeing
>the MFM and ob/gyn doctors today for scheduled appointments, but it's
>not until late this afternoon, so I'm hoping to ease my mind before
>then. I haven't had any spotting in this pregnancy until now, but I do
>have a ton of cramping. (I also had placenta previa at 14 weeks, which
>is why I'm going back to the MFM doctor today.)
>
>If you can help, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks, Kris

It is common, but concerning until the bad things like previa can be ruled out.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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