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Re: 15 weeks w/myoma and spotting

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 29 Jan 2003 21:24:46 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 29 Jan 2003, Lisa wrote: >
>I am 15 weeks pregnant, which was achieved with IVF. I'm the one who is
>posted overseas and who started spotting at 8 weeks and had a heavy
>bleed at 12 weeks with spotting on and off since. During all
>ultrasounds, the baby looks good, is the right size and has a good
>heartbeat. The doctor saw a blood clot on the ultrasound during my 8
>and 12 week ultrasounds.
>
>Today, I had another ultrasound. Now, the doc isn't sure it is a blood
>clot, but rather perhaps a myoma. He is not sure though, because
>whatever it is has a very regular shape, which he says is unusual. Also,
>whatever it is has grown since the last ultrasound. It is located
>behind the baby, whatever that means. My doctor says the placenta looks
>fine.
>
>We are due to move back to the States in 3 weeks, but I will not be
>allowed to travel as long as the on and off spotting continues.
>
>I'm just looking for more information, more answers.
>
>If not a blood clot or myoma, what else could it be with such a regular
>shape? Is this likely what caused the bleeding and is causing the
>spotting, or is there likely yet something else going on? Do my chances
>of giving birth to this baby increase with each passing week?

YES

What are >my chances?
>
>Any information you can give would be so appreciated.
>
>Thank you,
>Lisa

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