PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for October, 2001: Re: Will I miscarry?

Re: Will I miscarry?

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 30 Oct 2001 14:52:59 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 30 Oct 2001, Michelle wrote: >
>Hello
>I did post earlier and Dr. Wang responded and it gave me such hope. I
>just called my fertility specialist's office to get my blood levels. Now
>I am really confused. When I called yesterday the nurse told me my
>progesterone was 24 and my HCG was so low my pregnancy was considered a
>low positive. I spoke with a different nurse today and she told me I
>was given the wrong level of progesterone yesterday and it is actually
>10.8 and my HCG level is 23. I started taken progesterone supplements
>200mg 3 times a day yesterday. When the doctor's office called me
>yesterday they said it is a bad pregnancy and I more than likely will
>miscarry, so don't get my hopes up. Well, I am still praying that
>things will work out. Am I being unrealistic? Is it possible that I
>will not miscarry? Did I start the progesterone supplements too late?
>The office told me yesterday they should have started them 3 dpo to save
>the pregnancy, but didn't.
>Thanks so much for your time.
>Michelle

While it is possible that you will not miscarry, I am afraid the the odds are heavily against you. I am sorry.

-- 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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