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Re: Breast Tender/Spotting - Miscarriage Began April 30

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 23 May 2001 23:00:12 -0500 (CDT)


At Wed, 23 May 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>I miscarried on 4/30/01. First day spotting: 4/21. Heavier bleeding
>began April 25, lasted 'till 5/15. On 5/3, to 5/6 I passed tissue. No
>spotting yesterday, but lifted a few heavy items, spotting (red) a
>little more today. Had an HCG done on 5/22 to ensure levels dropped to
>zero (last one 2 weeks ago was 140), however no results as of yet.
>Ultrasound results done on 5/9, revealed something 4 cm big and another
>on 5/11 showed it decreased to 2 cm. OB said something was seen behind
>my left ovary. She said it could possibly be endometriosis, cysts and
>or fibroids and possible ectopic.
>
>Would a 3rd ultrasound be justified in verifying that what they saw has
>decreased once again?

*If the mass you describe is the same as the one behind the ovary, then a follow-up is indicated. If the mass you describe is within the uterus, then no follow-up at this point is required... >
>I've scheduled an appointment with OB, however due to her short schedule
>appointment is only for June 4.
>
>If the red spotting continues for another 2 days or so should I go the
>Emergency and request an ultrasound?

*As long as you are not soaking a maxi-pad per hour, then I would continue to watch it... >
>If the 2nd last HCG done was 2 weeks ago and it registered 140, would
>one still have tender breasts?

* You certainly could...

--
Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

**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.

**Private e-mails cannot be entertained due to time constraints, consequently no private e-mails will receive a response.

**Thank you for your understanding ;-)




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