search:

Re: I think a spontaneous abortion is beginning - what should I expect???

From: Hector Nemirovsky M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 9 Jul 2003 09:42:33 -0500 (CDT)


At Tue, 8 Jul 2003, Maggie wrote: >
>I'm still waiting to do a second blood test to help confirm a blighted
>ovum - but I'm sure that's what this is. About 4pm I started with
>uterine cramping, like a period, and discharge that is sort of brick-red
>in color. The cramping isn't constant - it comes and goes. Will I be
>losing this shortly or could it go on for days/weeks???
>Another important question - I'm Rh negative so I will need to get a
>shot of Rhogam within 72 hours of losing this - does this blood loss
>mark the beginning of the 72 hours? Or is it only when the placenta
>comes out?
>
>Thanks again for all the support!

Without a D&C it may take a few days,Rhogam is given 72 hs and up to 5 days counting when the bleeding is going to be more profuse.

--
Hector Nemirovsky M.D.
Fmr Head Obstetrics Division, Hospital Fernández, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Fmr Assistant Professor in Obstetrics at Medical School, Buenos Aires University, Argentina
Private Practice,
Buenos Aires,
Argentina

Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.




recommended search...
Google
OBGYN.net forums endometriosis zone Web

use when must restrict search to only the pregnancy & birth forum...
Enter search keywords:
Returns per screen: Require all keywords:
Return to [ Pregnancy & Birth Forum ] Report TECHNICAL Problems ONLY to: webmaster@obgyn.net
Last Updated: Thu Jun 18 14:21:32 2009

Women's Insurance Checklist from Auto Insurance Quote

home | medical professionals | women | industry | forums | international
e-mail | about us | advertising | our sponsors | contact us | disclaimer |

This information is provided for educational purposes only.
Please read the disclaimer. ©1996-2008, all rights reserved.
Do not reproduce without permission of MediSpecialty.com