WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 1997: Re: Should I ask for a D & C ??

Re: Should I ask for a D & C ??

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 25 Nov 1997 21:01:07 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 25 Nov 1997, Victoria wrote: >
>I have an apparent blighted ovum pregnancy.
>At a 7 wk US the sac measured 1 1/2 wks too small
>and there was nothing in it. The radiologist said
>that even if it were a normal 5 1/2 wk pregnancy it
>did not look right.
>
>My OB/gyn, whom I love, wants me to wait and see. When
>does waiting out a missed abortion become dangerous? What symptoms
>should I be having? I still feel a little sick
>and fatigued. I was told to continue the progesterone
>suppositories. Will this make the miscarriage delay for weeks?
>
>Thank you to anyone who can answer my questions.
>
>--
>Victoria
>

I agree with your OB. Give it another week or so and repeat the sono. if it's a blighted ovum definitely, you can decide D&C vs. observation vs. newr oral therapies with varying success rates. I've seen 'em go both ways. Give it a little more time and the best of luck.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm

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