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Re: persistant bleeding/ovarian cyst after miscarriage

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 21 Dec 2001 06:59:40 -0600 (CST)


At Thu, 20 Dec 2001, Diane wrote: >
>Hi = I miscarried at 4 wks on Nov. 10. I have been bleeding - not
>spotting - ever since. After experiencing a lot of discomfort a few
>weeks after the miscarriage, my doctor discovered a 3 cm ovarian cyst.
>The radiologist confirmed, but could not rule out ectopic. The pain has
>subsided but I am still bleeding, and it's now Dec. 18. It seems odd
>to still be bleeding at this point. Is this unusual? Thank you for your
>help.

If your hCG is negative, an ectopic should not be present. There could still be some placental tissue in the uterus. A 3 cm ovarian cyst is a NORMAL finding.

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