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Re: [Birth Control] uterus measuring small at 16 weeks
From: Patti Tessler, Family Nurse Practitioner (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Dec 2001 22:46:36 -0600 (CST)

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In reply to: Kristi: "[Birth Control] uterus measuring small at 16 weeks"

At Tue, 11 Dec 2001, Kristi wrote: >
>I saw my OB today and she said that my uterus was measuring too small
>for me to be 16 weeks. Is this something to be concerned about? \

Not necessarily. It might mean you're not as far along as you thought.
>(I've
>seen answers that go both ways on this subject.) We're doing an
>ultrasound to check everything out, but I'm worrying about this in the
>meantime.

The ultrasound should clarify things.
>I have asthma and allergies and have been taking meds for
>these (with dr. permission); could this cause a problem that would
>relate to the small uterus?

Not likely. It's important that your asthma stay under control during pregnancy. Using medications as prescribed by your doctor can help you have a healthy pregnancy.
> Also, I've noticed a darkening of my urine
>along with stomach cramps and lower back aches. What causes these
>symptoms?

Can't tell without an exam, and those symptoms deserve attention. I hope you've discussed the symptoms with your prenatal care provider. If not, please call today.

-- Patti Tessler, BSN, MSN, RN, CS Family Nurse Practitioner

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