How do you know when you have a miscarriage?
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Well when I had a miscarriage, I started to bleed a little like spotting. I was also 7 weeks pregnant and really scared and stressed put. But after three days I started cramping real bad. I had huge softball size blood clots coming out of me. It was really bad. I mean the cramps were worse than going through contractions. But if your tests were all negative I wouldn't worry too much. Your period might be coming on. If its not time for your period than I would go to the doctor. I use scented tampons and I never bleed from it. I would go to a different doctor. Hope this helps.
1021324
No, a miscarriage is when your body expells the fetus.
372581
A miscarriage is different for every woman, but if you were bleeding and having severe cramps, then it may be safe to say you did.  But if you had a period right after, then I highly doubt it.  Your body wouldn't have adjusted that quickly.
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I have had a miscarriage and i know the pain you are going through..sorry for your losses....\n\nWhat causes a miscarriage?\nMost first-trimester miscarriages are caused by chance chromosomal errors that happen when the embryo is first forming. (Chromosomes are parts of a cell that carry a person's genes.) This is usually a one-time event that does not repeat itself in a woman's next pregnancy.2 Many miscarriages have no known cause. \n\nAfter the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, or when the fetal heartbeat is seen on ultrasound, miscarriage risk drops significantly.3 \n\nRisk factors that may increase chances of a miscarriage include: \n\nIncreasing age, especially at age 35 and older.\nA history of two or more miscarriages.4\nNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use (such as ibuprofen or naproxen) at the time of conception or during early pregnancy.5 \nAlcohol or drug use during pregnancy. \nCigarette smoking during pregnancy. \nExposure to dangerous chemicals, such as benzene, arsenic, or formaldehyde, before or during pregnancy. \nHeavy caffeine use during pregnancy. \nCertain gynecological problems, such as uterine fibroids or other abnormalities of the uterus.\nDisease or infection during pregnancy, including an autoimmune disease. \nPhysical trauma. \nAn immunologic cause—a woman's immune system rejects the pregnancy—which is a factor in a small number of miscarriages. \nRecent research suggests that low folic acid levels may also increase the risk of miscarriage.6\n\nIt is unusual for a woman to have three or more miscarriages. Repeat miscarriages can be caused by an underlying medical problem. Known causes of repeat miscarriage include polycystic ovary syndrome, a blood-clotting disorder called antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, an abnormal uterus, and a chromosome abnormality in either parent.\n\nAfter a miscarriage, am I at risk for miscarrying again?\nMiscarriage is usually a chance event, not a sign of an ongoing reproductive problem. If you have had one miscarriage, your chances for future successful pregnancies are good. Less than 1% of women have three or more miscarriages in a row (called recurrent miscarriages).8\n\nIf you have had three or more miscarriages, talk to your health professional about testing and treatment for a possible underlying cause\nRisk factors for miscarriage\nFactors that may increase your risk of miscarriage include:\n\nIncreasing age , especially at age 35 and older. \nA history of recurrent miscarriage (three or more).\nNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use (such as ibuprofen or naproxen) at the time of conception or during early pregnancy.5 \nAlcohol use during pregnancy.3\nCigarette smoking during pregnancy.9\nCocaine use during pregnancy.9\nExposure to dangerous chemicals, such as benzene, arsenic, or formaldehyde, before or during pregnancy. \nHeavy caffeine use during pregnancy.\nOther risk factors include having:\n\nA history of miscarriages on your mother's side of the family. \nPolycystic ovary syndrome, which can cause ovulation problems, obesity, increased male hormone levels, and an increased risk of diabetes.\nA poorly controlled ongoing disease (such as diabetes or an autoimmune disease).\nCertain bacterial or viral infections during pregnancy. \nA blood-clotting disorder such as antiphospholipid antibody syndrome.\nProblems with the structure of the uterus (such as a T-shaped uterus). Between 12% and 15% of women who have recurrent miscarriages have problems with the structure of the uterus.3\nA history of pregnancy with a birth defect. \nA physical injury.\nA chorionic villus sampling (CVS) or amniocentesis to test for birth defects or genetic problems. (CVS has a slightly higher risk of miscarriage [1 in 100] than amniocentesis [1 in 200].)10\nThere are also known factors that do not increase the risk of miscarriage, such as exposure to computer monitors or electric blankets, sexual intercourse, and exercise.\n\n\nCoping with a miscarr
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could be several things...if it was clear or white, and kinda thick...could have been a miscarriage, lets hope not, but it is a possibility..ask your doctor..good luck..
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Whoever told you that is a complete TARD! I have had periods for well over a month, and I have also gone 8 months without one at all (due to BC.) The thing is if you are young (25 and under) it is not really a big deal at all to go that long. Your body is still developing. If you were to have a miscarriage (and I am speaking from experience here!!!) you would know it! You don't just bleed, but you have wicked cramps and pains. It is not as simple as a prolonged period. So you are fine. You have not had any tragic miscarriages. You should however probably see a doctor just to make yourself fee better. Other then that if you have no pain then you are fine. Take care.
80021
You should make an appointment with your gynecologist.\nIt could have been just some extra skin coming off. A miscarriage would accompany heavier than normal bleeding and some cramping.
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It can happen at any time during the pregnancy, although it is more likely to happen during the first trimester. I have had two miscarriages and one healthy baby (my miracle baby) the first miscarriage I was about 5 months along and the second I was only a few weeks along. I really hope that nothing like that happens, if you have any bleeding whatsoever call your doctor immediately. There is no greater pain than the loss of a child.
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Some other signs may be nausea, or fatigue.  It's best to take a pregnancy test to find out for sure.
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If you are sexually active, you may be having a miscarriage.  If not, it sounds as though your painful periods may be due to endometriosis.  Your Dr will be able to diagnosis you.  If it is  endometriosis, there are treatments that can help you.  If left unchecked, it can lead to fertility problems down the road.  Please don't suffer any longer and go to a Dr for help.  Periods should never be this painful.
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I miscarried back in November of 04.  I found out on a monday I was pregnant.  Then friday night I had a faint pink discharge.  Then saturday morning I started spotting really bad but I didn't have pain either.  I called my dr. that night because it wouldn't stop . He told me go to the ER, so I did, and the dr. there told me I had miscarried.  They did a blood test and my HCG levels were almost at zero.  They did an exam and said that my cervix was dilated as well.  I didn't have a D&C the dr said 85% of women miscarry like this, in the beginning, due to an abnormal chromosomes or whatever, but most women think it's a late period. I got pregnant in Jan of 05 and had a healthy baby boy after that.   If I were you, I would call a dr or go to the ER as soon as possible to get everything checked.  Use a neighbor's phone or pay phone if you have to.
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Yes. Enough time has passed for your hormone levels to get back to normal after the miscarriage. If you think you may be and are worried, take a pregnancy test and if it's positive, call your doctor Monday so they can verify it with a blood test. Depending on your doctor, they can also do a vaginal sonogram to check the status of the baby and your reproductive organs. Best wishes!
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I think when you are ready. However, you may want to wait til the first trimester is over because the risk is higher to have a miscarriage. I would tell family first though.
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The most common symtoms of pregnancy are:\n\n* Your period stops or becomes very light.\n\n* You may feel nausea or queasiness. Some women vomit. ("Morning sickness" can happen any time of day -- it may help to eat small meals throughout the day, snack on crackers or toast, or drink juice or lemonade.)\n\n* Your breasts swell and may be tender.\n\n* Your nipples and the area around the nipples (areola) get darker and broader.\n\n* You have to urinate more often.\n\n* You feel tired.\n\n* You may become constipated and have heartburn (Tums may help).\n\n* You may have headaches.\n\n* You experience mood swings -- feel angry, sad, or happy for no reason.
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Many women  have miscarriages sometimes more then one and can go on having a nice size family. When you are trying too hard to get pregnant you will become stress out! Your body is trying to recover from your first lost and they say this \ntakes 3 to 6 months until your body can try again safely.\nKeep in touch with your Doctor.
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Some women bounce back pretty quickly after a miscarriage, but the norm is a few months, so this is normal.  It can typically take a couple months or so for your cycles to get back to normal.
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I would go and get checked out by your Dr. If you have had a hysterectomy then I really doubt that you are pregnant, but different things can cause a positive pregnancy test. Protein in your urine, hormonal changes associated with menopause, some medications (rare), certain cancers, or just a faulty test. I would retest with a different brand and see what you get, and then I would definatly go and talk to your Dr about it.\n\nAnd just for the record, a chemical pregnancy is not what the pervious poster said. A chemical pregnancy is infact a proper pregnancy that just ends in a very early miscarriage. The egg gets fertilized but for some reason it doesn't implant properly, yet it creates enough HCG, the pregnancy hormone, to register either a positive home pregnancy test or a postive blood test. Because for whatever reason the pregnancy does not continue as normal, your period usually shows up on time or a little bit late. The reason it's called a chemical pregnancy is because it is too early for the fetus to be seen by ultrasound, and the only indication of pregnancy is chemically. 50% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage, and a great deal of those are chemical pregnancies. If you have had a hysterectomy, then you would not be having a chemical pregnancy.\n\nTalk to your Dr, they will know what to do and will be able to find out what's going on. Good luck.