WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 2000: Re: High temps and pregnancy

Re: High temps and pregnancy

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 8 Jun 2000 21:26:19 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 8 Jun 2000, Stephanie wrote: >
>I just came back from my doctor's appt. She referred me to a OB/GYN for
>my prenatal care, as she does not do prenatal work. I have an appt. set
>for Tues. July 4th to get my bloodwork done. My last period started
>May 1st. Two questions:
>
>1. Is it safe to wait til July 4th for bloodwork? I took another hpt
>today and it was very quick to come back + and a very strong line- so as
>of now I am pregnant. I have spotted once or twice since monday- so is
>waiting til July 4 ok for the blood work or should it be done sooner. I
>told the doctor about the spotting and she does not seem worried about
>it.
>
>2. I plan on continuing to take my temperature every morning from now
>until my bloodwork appt. How long does the temperature stay up? I am
>going to use this to try and gauge if the pregnancy is still ok, given
>the spotting. I know if you miscarry, the temps go down- but for what
>length of time do they stay above coverline if you are pregnant?

I agree with Dr. Wang, give em a call. Temps will stay up throughout the pregnancy. A falling temp will be too late to be of any benefit. Don't worry about the temperatures.

RDB

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R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG

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