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Re: I need to know what to ask my doctor...From: Tisha (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 31 Aug 1999 11:04:16 -0500 (CDT)
At Wed, 25 Aug 1999, Stephanie wrote: > >I recently posted the message below regarding my two miscarriages. I >meet with my doctor tomorrow and I'd really like to know the right >questions to ask her...any help about this would be helpful. Thanks! > >I recently had my second miscarriage (1st at 10 weeks, 2nd at 5 weeks). >The first one my doctor called a blighted ovum. I have not yet been to >the doctor regarding the 2nd one (just happened this weekend). I've >noticed that some of the postings talk about low progestorone levels. Is >this what the pregnancy tests measure? Both pregnancies my test results >were VERY LIGHT positive results (both at home and at the doctor's >office). Could this be related to my progestorone levels and the >blighted ovum/miscarriages? Pregnancy tests measure hCG levels. But progesterone is needed to help maintain the pregnancy. You can get a perscription for progesterone if your body is not making enough. As far as I know, it comes in 2 forms (maybe 3). There are suppositories (I've heard those are messy), injections (which are moderately painful - as it's in an oil) and possibly pill form. My RE says that the injections are probably the most efficient. You could ask you doc about kariotyping (sp?) for you and your partner. That's where they check for physical abnormalities in the genes. And you could ask about getting test for auto immune problems. All these tests are just blood tests. Oh, by the way, all the above info is just from my own experience. I've been through all this. Good luck, Tisha
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