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Re: Miscarriage after normal pregnancy

From: Sarah (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Nov 2002 23:18:15 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 30 Nov 2002, Sarah wrote: >
>Hello...2 months ago my period was late (it was the first month my
>husband and I were actively trying to get pregnant). I had a
>questionably positive home pregnancy test (the line was very faint). My
>doctor ordered an HCG test, which was only 10. 3 days later I had a
>very light period (my periods are always very consistent, and this was
>unusual). I personally believe it's possible that I conceived that
>month, but obviously it didn't work out. However, I'm currently
>miscarrying an approximately 5 week pregnancy. 2 days after my positive
>home pregnancy test, I began having some mild cramping and spotting. My
>doctor ordered some labs, and my HCG was 242, progesterone 7.9. They
>weren't too optimistic, neither was I, and now, 4 days later, I am
>losing the pregnancy and experiencing heavy cramping and substantial
>bleeding with tissue present. My biggest concern is that I have a 4
>year old - and my pregnancy with him was perfectly normal - textbook so
>to speak. I had no problems early on and no labs, so I have no idea
>what my progesterone trend was. I am very concerned about the past few
>months and my very unsuccessful pregnancies. Is this a fluke? This
>current miscarriage is very disappointing since I fully expected to have
>a problem-free pregnancy. Is low progesterone a chronic problem, or can
>it vary from pregnancy to pregnancy? I just don't understand. Any
>advice or reassurance would be much appreciated. Thanks, Sarah

P.S. - My husband is the father of my 4 year old also...just to clarify.

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