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Pregnant. Have Bleeding, Cramps. Low HCG Levels. Miscarriage?
Hi, I am a 32 yr old female . Last week I got to know that I was pregnant but the doctor was concerned since my hcg levels were only 20, I had another blood test done 3 days later which showed the levels of 15 n the same day I started bleeding and having minimal cramps .I kno it was miscarriage but my question is why did I bleed for just 24 hrs and hardly soaked 2 small pads . Is is miscarriage for sure.
Sun, 31 Mar 2013
Hi,
When an abortion occurs in a very early pregnancy there is not much bleeding as the uterus is hardly enlarged. A declining hCG level associated with bleeding goes in favor of a missed pregnancy. The confirmation of the status of your pregnancy can be done by getting a trans-vaginal sonogram. You may correlate the findings with a physical exam and get further advice form your doctor. Take care.
When an abortion occurs in a very early pregnancy there is not much bleeding as the uterus is hardly enlarged. A declining hCG level associated with bleeding goes in favor of a missed pregnancy. The confirmation of the status of your pregnancy can be done by getting a trans-vaginal sonogram. You may correlate the findings with a physical exam and get further advice form your doctor. Take care.
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