Re: 6 wks. pregnant w/ bleeding and cramps... please read

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At Thu, 29 Aug 2002, Colleen wrote: >
>My last period was on 7/11, but was shorter and lighter than usual. I
>took a HPT 7 days ago, which came back positive. I went to my OB/Gyn 3
>days later and pregnancy was confirmed w/ hcg levels in the 400's. That
>night I started having light cramps w/ no bleeding. The next morning I
>still had cramps w/ very light pink to clear spotting. I went to the ER
>where they did an ultrasound, but couldn't see anything (they said it
>was way too early) and blood tests (levels were 459). I had about an
>hour of SEVERE cramps w/ period-like bleeding and continue to have light
>cramps and what appears to be a period regular for me - this is going on
>day 3. I have two fibroids and normally have very heavy periods w/
>severe cramps and clots. I went back to the doctor yesterday for
>another blood test and she has given me a 50% chance of sustaining the
>pregnancy. I am going back tomorrow for another blood test and to go
>over the levels from yesterday.
>
>I am just wondering if it is in deed possible to carry this pregancy to
>term after 3 days of bleeding and if 50% is an accurate percentage. I
>know I will know more tomorrow, but I am anxious and worried.

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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University
Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy
Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol
Buenos Aires
Argentina

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