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Re: 4 miscarriages. spotting possible pregnancy?

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 30 Apr 2002 21:13:53 -0500 (CDT)


At Tue, 30 Apr 2002, Bonnie wrote: >
>I have had 4 miscarriages. My last one was in September at 15 weeks due
>to amniotic band syndrome. I have been ttc since December with no luck.
>I am on day 18 of my cycle and started spotting on day 16. Could this
>be implantation bleeding? If so when can I take a hcg quantative test to
>find out. And would also like to know what my chances are for carring
>to term since I have had 4 miscarriages. And are my rates higher for
>having another amniotic band syndrome baby. I have no living children.
>Thanks,
>Bonnie

This is awfully early for implantation bleeding, more typically 8-10 days after ovulation. You should wait at least another week before there is any hope of a postive test.

--
William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

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