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06.11.08, 08:23 AM General Topics
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I have a strange question. I had a miscarriage just over a month ago and took Cytotec to deal with it, which in retrospect wasn't the ideal decision because I have been bleeding ever since and my hormone levels are dropping very very slowly. Last week they were very low, so I opted not to have a D&C on the theory that it appears to be almost done. Today for the first time in a few weeks I feel very crampy, almost as though I have my period. Is it possible that I do - that the miscarriage process took so long that I actually have my period again? Obviously I will call OB, just curious if anyone has had this experience. TIA. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.11.08, 08:23 AM Flag
 

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I don't have any experience to share with you. I am very sorry for your loss. I suffered two miscarriages. Best of luck if you decide to try again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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Thanks very much - this is my second as well and will definitely try again. GL to you as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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I'm a success story. Have a beautiful six year old now. My only unsolicited advice is, next time do a d&c and have tissue testing done to see if you can get any answers if God forbid, there is a next time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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That's wonderful, so happy it's worked out for you. I have an 18 mo as well so hopefully this is just a glitch, and I will most definitely have a d&c next time (but hopefully there will be no next time!), at least for the certainty of getting this over with. Thank you again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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it is possible and i would say likely that you have your period again. But, it is also remotely possible that your miscarriage is still not resolved completely and that is what is going on- which might mean you'd still need a d&c. This just happened to me- thought it was over, but it wasn't (i figured it out because i started having morning sickness, then did a preg. test and it was immed positive). So, def. call your ob, they shoudl do a sono problaby. good luck, and sorry. but it'll be cleared up soon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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Thanks very much. I have a sinking feeling that the miscarriage is not resolved but wanted a glimmer of hope that it's actually my period. I doubt it though. Thanks again and very sorry for your loss as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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I don't know about Cytotec. I was given Methotrexate for a possible ectopic/failing pg. I only bled for a few days. It is possible that your cycle is out of whack and so you may be getting your period again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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The way the Cytotec is supposed to work is to make you bleed for 3-4 days, and unfortunately it just didn't work that way for me and I'm still bleeding after 5 weeks. Hopefully it's my period by now - what a nightmare. Sorry for your loss as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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That's no fun, but all i can say (having just been through it) is that while the d&c is unwelcome ever, and especially when it's late, but in the end it resolved my M/C and i feel like it's over now. and that is good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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That's what I'm thinking as well. Even though I've been going through this for so long so there is an argument to be made that it's almost resolved and I should just wait it out, I want it to really be over. If it's not resolved - and I'll know tomorrow - I'll just do the d&c. What a nightmare. Was so excited about dc#2. Thanks again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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Did you call your gyn when the bleeding didn't stop after a week? I hope you don't still have tissue from the pg. I've had several m/c and there was one where the beta took longer to drop but not 5 weeks. Definitely call your gyn. I hope this is resolved quickly for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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Thank you. I did, and after 2 weeks of bleeding they did a sonogram and saw nothing, but since my hormone levels had not dropped enough I did another round of Cytotec. Last week the hormones had dropped enough that we opted to not do the d&c, but now I'm regretting it. 5 weeks is just so long. Seeing her again tomorrow. Thank you again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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