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Re: bleeding in early pregnacy and possible fibroid

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 7 Oct 1999 20:52:08 -0500 (CDT)

At Wed, 6 Oct 1999, Charity wrote: >
>I am 25 years old and this is my first pregnancy. I just experienced
>bleeding this afternoon. I am 9 weeks along in my pg. My OB took an
>ultrasound and the babies heart was beating, however there were tears
>around my cervix and a possible fibroid on my uterus. I was told to
>take it easy and rest. I was also told there is still a chance I could
>miscarry.

About 5% chance. In the general population, the miscarriage rate is 20%.

>Can you please explain what all of this means and help me
>relax in knowing my baby is going to be okay.

Good luck. 

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York


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