WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 1997: Re: 2nd miscarriage: Very discouraged

Re: 2nd miscarriage: Very discouraged

From: Kelly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 28 Oct 1997 23:02:21 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 28 Oct 1997, miriam wrote: >
>I miscarried this past weekend at 5 weeks. This was my second
>miscarriage. My fist miscarriage was at 5 months. At that time I was
>diagnosed with anticardiolipin antibodies. This second pregnancy I was
>taking baby aspirin and had just started taking heparin shots the day I
>miscarried. Can anticardiolipin antibody cause miscarriage that early
>in pregnancy? My doctor ordered an antibody test the day before I
>miscarried. I am hoping that that will yield some answers. Also, how
>long should you wait before getting pregnant after a miscarriage. I did
>not have to have a D & C. Thanks in advance for your answer.

Miriam

I'm so sorry you had to face the pain of miscarriage again; I know first hand how devastating it is. It is possible the micro-clotting caused by anticardiolipin antibodies lead to your early miscarriage -- the pregnacy may not have been able to implant properly. Other possible causes are low progesterone levels and chromosomal abnormalities. There is no set waiting period before trying again. There is no increase in subsequent miscarriage rates if you get pregnat right away o if you wait 6 or 12 months. The best time to try again is when you are emotionally and spiritually ready. After my first miscarriage, I tried right away; after my second it took over 6 months before I could let go of the fear and even think about trying again. you'll know when you're ready.

Take good care, Kelly

-- Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG S. Lake Tahoe, CA

note: Opinions here are for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician. It cannot take the place of a face to face consultation and examination.

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