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Re: cently had first miscarriage, bleeding is stopping... does that mean it's over?
From: Annette (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 9 Jul 2000 08:44:04 -0500 (CDT)
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As of late last night, my bleeding has turned pink and today is scant
(barely reaching the pad). Does this mean that it's pretty much over
now... as it would had this been a period? I'll still be following up
with my OB on Monday. Thank you again. Annette
At Sat, 8 Jul 2000, William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG wrote:
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>At Sat, 8 Jul 2000, Annette wrote:
>>
>>I am 26 with two previously uneventful pregnancies/births. I miscarried
>>on Monday 7/3 at approx 11 wks LMP but only 6.5 wks gestational size by
>>u/s showing a deformed empty sac (6/29), (started light bleeding on 7/1,
>>passed tissue on 7/3). I had quantitative HCG on 7/3 8000 and 7/5 1900.
>>The DR said to repeat the HCG on Monday morning 7/10 prior to my
>>appointment at 2:15. I am concerned about the possibility of infection
>>and the signs of one. I am not running a "fever" but I have noticed a
>>*slightly* foul odor from the bleeding; however I don't know what is
>>normal. The flow has been period-like since late Monday night/Tuesday
>>morning with only very small occasional clots and mild menstrual
>>cramping. It is still bright to darkish red. I've been very careful,
>>washing my hands before and after changing pads, changing pads
>>frequently (2-4 hrs) even if they are barely tinged. This whole
>>experience has been new to me and the DR has not really offered me any
>>information on what to expect other than that if I bleed "heavy" to go
>>to the ER. Any information, even general, would be appreciated.
>>Thank you, Annette
>Anette
>
>This sounds pretty normal to me. The cramping is to be expected, as is
>the slight foul odor (from all the extra blood in the vagina, the
>bacteria in there love it). Your bleeding really sounds very good. I
>would look for a temperature and pelvic pain (tenderness to touch, not
>just cramps), and possibly a very, very foul discharge. Hope this
>helps.
>
>--
>William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
>Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
>Private Practice
>New Orleans, La.
>
>*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.
>
>*These comments are for educational purposes only. They are
>not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
>health care provider. They are not intended to be the start
>of a physician-patient relationship.
>
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