PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for August, 1999: Re: What are my options? It really seems hopeless

Re: What are my options? It really seems hopeless

From: Jill (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 29 Aug 1999 21:23:45 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 29 Aug 1999, Julia wrote: >
>Dear Millie,
>
>I am in a very similar situation. I've also had 3 m/c's (in 2 years),
>the 1st and 3rd one were both 6 weeks, had spotting, low HCG values and
>no pregnancy symptom. The 2nd one was 9 weeks, but u/s shows only
>developed till 6 weeks and no fatal heart beat. Sometimes I start to
>wonder if I am really pregnant. It ended so quick every time. There is
>very few thing my doc could say and I wan't given any treatment. I was
>in bedrest the 3rd one but obviously didn't help.
>
>You can try a RPL specialist. I went to see one and was put on a
>work-up program, a serious of tests were performed. However, in my
>case, my doc didn't find anything wrong, he told me causes can only be
>identified in less than 50% of RPL patients. Among the rest, many carry
>a full term later w/o any treatment.
>
>It's a very frustrated situation. I do not know what to do besides keep
>trying, I was told by my RPL specialist that I still have 60% of chance
>to sucessfully carry a full term (I am 31).
>
>I am wondering how many people out there w/ early m/c history end up w/
>a healthy baby. Unfortunately, this doesn't seems like an area medical
>community is paying attention to. I am feeling hopeless even though I
>keep telling myself I still have hope.
>
>--
>Julia
>
>At Tue, 24 Aug 1999, Millie wrote:
>>
>>I have had 3 m/c's with no explanation. My 1st (6/98) & 2nd (11/98)
>>happened on their own. This last one (8-99) I used clomid for stronger
>>egg & progesterone. I had to have a D&C embryo never grew past 4-5
>>weeks. So after waiting on cycle Dr advised can try again. He is
>>suggesting prednisone & progesterone after I am pg. With my second loss
>>I had test done me & dh but everything was normal (even karotype). What
>>are my chances to delivery a baby? I have yet to make it past the 6
>>weeks. What can I do?
>>
>>--
>>Millie
>>

Have you every had you pegesterone level checked?? I had 2 before my daughter and checking pegesterone levels is not routine. Let me know. I will explain. Jill

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