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What Causes Brown Spotting And Cramps During 7th Week Of Pregnancy?

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Posted on Fri, 10 Apr 2015
Question: Rushed to the gynaecologist today after I found little brown red spotting with little cramp... Had ultrasound..
6.3 weeks
Crl 5.9 mm
No fetal hole/heartbeat.

Prescribed : hcg 5000 twice a week..with regular sustan 500 & folic.
Medical history : 30, pocs, overwieght, had miscarried last august. Else healthy...
Follow up next week for an ultrasound...

Pls suggest... Am I miscarrying ?
I am worried...


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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Repeat scan to confirm healthy pregnancy.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us. Followings are my comments:

1) At this stage (6-7 weeks), yolk sac, fetal pole and heart beat should be visible through Trans Vaginal Ultrasound scan. However, these are ABSENT.

2) Late conception is the ONLY possibility to be able to continue this pregnancy. You should repeat the scan in the NEXT week to confirm the same. Otherwise, chance of healthy pregnancy is quite LOW in this case.

3) Possibility of MISCARRIAGE is quite HIGH with blighted ovum. Therefore, you will be prepared for the same. In the mean time, you should continue prescribed medication and Injection to get some result.

Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.

Wish your good health and take care yourself.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

For future query, you can directly approach me through

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (12 hours later)
Dear Dr. Patra,

Thanks for your reply..have some queries ...

Is spotting and cramping normal?? , it is not like menstrual periods
Is is normal to have no heartbeat at 6.3 weeks with crl 5.9mm ?
What are the chances of survival ?
i have read lot about implantation, could this be reason behind spotting ?

Pls help and advice.

Thanks.

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Brown discharge is not always normal. Repeat the scan.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for follow up query.

1) Mild spotting or abdominal cramp is quite normal during early weeks of pregnancy. However, brown discharge and ABSENT of fetal pole or heart beat at 6.3 weeks are NOT always NORMAL.

2) I suggest to repeat the scan in the NEXT week to confirm the healthy pregnancy. Otherwise, chance of SURVIVAL is quite LOW.

3) It is NOT like implantation bleeding. It is MOSTLY sign of MISCARRIAGE. Consult with your doctor.

Hope, I have answered your query. Kindly, close the discussion.

All the best and good luck.

Regards,
Dr S Patra
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta
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What Causes Brown Spotting And Cramps During 7th Week Of Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Repeat scan to confirm healthy pregnancy. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Followings are my comments: 1) At this stage (6-7 weeks), yolk sac, fetal pole and heart beat should be visible through Trans Vaginal Ultrasound scan. However, these are ABSENT. 2) Late conception is the ONLY possibility to be able to continue this pregnancy. You should repeat the scan in the NEXT week to confirm the same. Otherwise, chance of healthy pregnancy is quite LOW in this case. 3) Possibility of MISCARRIAGE is quite HIGH with blighted ovum. Therefore, you will be prepared for the same. In the mean time, you should continue prescribed medication and Injection to get some result. Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query. Wish your good health and take care yourself. Regards, Dr S Patra For future query, you can directly approach me through http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326