Miscarriage or spontaneous abortion

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11729598 tn?1421509457 Generally we use the term miscarriage when we are referring to a spontaneous abortion, and use the term abortion to specifically describe an elective abortion. But the medical terminology is the same for either occurrence.
Avatar n tn I'm guessing you had what was called a "spontaneous abortion" (the more common word is "miscarriage") where your body aborted your baby.? This happens when there are abnormalities of the embryo, and these usually can not be prevented. More than likely sex did not cause your miscarriage. Did you already have the doctor confirm your pregnancy, or did you just take a HPT?
Avatar f tn I'm sorry you're going through this, I wish the best for you....the medical term for a miscarriage is "spontaneous abortion" which basically just means that the pregnancy ended itself....unfortunately the medical world doesn't realize how hurtful the term "spontaneous abortion" can be for a woman who just lost her child, but that's just the way they do things.
Avatar f tn I work in the medical field and we do call them abortions. Either missed or spontaneous. Well, those are the natural ones. I still hate the word,especially with 3 under my belt. :( Sorry for your loss, I did not take the pill but wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss and know that you are strong and will be ready again soon.
Avatar f tn So I posted last week about how a blood clot came out and I was bleeding for a tiny bit. I later went to the hospital and they diagnosed me with a spontaneous abortion because the baby was not visible at 7 weeks old on my ultrasound. Sooo my question is...am I having a miscarriage because..I had to take another follow up test which was an hcg quant yesterday and it has risen from 36887 to 55123. So what could be going on is my question am I still having a miscarriage or what?
Avatar f tn Cramping and vaginal bleeding are the most common symptoms noticed with spontaneous abortion. The cramping and bleeding may be very mild, moderate, or severe. There is no particular pattern as to how long the symptoms will last. Vaginal bleeding during early pregnancy is often referred to as a "threatened abortion.
Avatar f tn m sorry as well if it felt as though you were being attacked. The medical term for a miscarriage is actually Spontaneous abortion, and in other areas (even in the states) is what a miscarriage is called.
Avatar n tn s no embryo, nor a yolk sac and definitely no cardiac activity and it seems a spontaneous abortion. I wonder if there was anything that could have prevented that from happening. I've been told this is very common especially the first time. What are your experiences and do you have any tips?
Avatar m tn There are higher incidences of issues when a yolk sac is not properly shaped. A higher incidence of spontaneous miscarriage, for example. But that is not always the case. Having a hematoma also increases risk of miscarriage. Again, both do not absolutely happen. But you are at higher risk. Call and talk to your doctor and let me know what they say.
Avatar f tn I was put on BR for" a spontaneous abortion".. in layman terms threatened miscarriage...
1414894 tn?1288769040 By maintaining the womb lining, dydrogesterone is also useful in helping prevent miscarriage (spontaneous abortion) in women who have suffered repeated miscarriages or who may miscarry. Dydrogesterone is usually taken on selected days during the menstrual cycle, depending upon the disorder that is being treated. What is it used for?
Avatar f tn Many medical reasons. The most common reason for spontaneous abortion is genetic abnormality that causes the embryo to not be viable. Later miscarriages can be caused by many other things.
Avatar f tn In most cases, early miscarriages are due to a chromosomal abnormality. A spontaneous abortion (proper name for a miscarriage) is not at all due to anything the mother does, barring drugs, alcohol or other dangerous activities. If the fetus is a healthy, viable child, your body wouldn't naturally abort unless you have an incompetent cervix. All you can do is take it as easy as possible and hope for the best.
Avatar n tn She was still inside me but I had to have a dnc or take pills to basically have abortion( i dont believe in abortion). I took the pills. My question is how long were we supposed to wait before my husband and I Have sex? But its Been a week since I had her and we had sex today (TMI I Know). so what does that do? what are the chances of infection or getting pregnant? we didnt use any protection or any method to prevent it.This was my first baby and his first baby. Thanks for all you help.
Avatar f tn So I finally got my bfp! I had a spontaneous abortion in September. Docs assume I was about 3-4 weeks,so very early. I actually found out I was pregnant, and then miscarried all in one day. It is quite an emotional ride. Well since that happen, i never got doc about two weeks ago, and here suspected it would come by, last week. I too also assumed this because I got a positive on an opk on Nov 1st.
Avatar f tn I had a miscarriage but my dr. refers to it as spontaneous abortion that was six weeks ago.
1279138 tn?1281702128 The doctor called it a spontaneous abortion, but we are currently TTC. My question is, are there any tips on increasing my chances of conceiving? For example taking vitamins, etc. The bleeding stopped less than a week after the miscarriage and we have been trying since. Any help that anyone could provide us would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Avatar n tn Spotting could be the start of a spontaneous abortion/miscarriage. Spotting is both a sign of early pregnancy and miscarriage, so it's hard to tell. The itchy nipples and sick stomach would be much too soon to be actual pregnancy signs. You should really use some sort of protection (IUD, BC, diaphragm, shot, condom). I am not anti-abortion, but preventative measures are always better for your body!
Avatar f tn I had a miscarriage (which is called a spontaneous abortion) about 5 weeks ago. I recently took a home pregnancy test (which detects hcg levels over 30) and it was positive. I think if you took one it would be positive, too. I called my doctor and asked if my levels should still be high and he said "No", that I am pregnant. I then had it confirmed at the ER because I am very high risk and have back problems etc.
Avatar f tn Well I started bleeding yesterday and the er said after test that I'm having a spontaneous miscarriage... I'm so sad ... you get all worked that you are having a baby and your world goes crashing down in a matter of minutes ....
Avatar n tn t want to scare you off hurt your feelings at all but it sounds like an ectopic pregnancy or what they call a spontaneous abortion (same thing as miscarriage) As long as your only a few weeks your Dr can give you methotrexate shots to stop the cell growth in your tube. Lots of blood tests & maybe 1-3 shots. If your hcg level is dropping on its own they may just let you pass it without any meds.
Avatar f tn It would be considered your first delivery. A friend of mine had an abortion when she was pregnant and ended up being in labor for over 24 hours. Her pregnancy was normal. I gad a medical "abortion" due to a miscarriage that my body didn't get rid of. Made my next pregnancy my 2nd pregnancy but my first delivery. I was in labor for about 12 hours. With my second actual delivery I was in labor for 4.
Avatar n tn I was told that I could be having a spontaneous abortion and to follow up with an ob/gyn. I visited the dr on Thursday and was told the same thing, and they did more bloodwork, and was told to come back on Monday for more bloodwork so they could check if my hcg levels were going up. On Thursday night I was experiencing back pain, and my bleeding was heavier Friday morning. It is Saturday now. The cramping and back pain feels like a normal period.
Avatar f tn Or an early miscarriage, when it's early it comes out itself with blood a bit like a period I guess but if they felt it kick it can't normally come out itself as far as I know