How do you know if you've had a miscarriage?
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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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Hi there,\nSounds more like you had a stomach bug than a miscarriage but you should definitely call your doctor so they can do a sonogram and check the baby's heartbeat.  Not all miscarriages cause bleeding and not all bleeding means a miscarriage.  \nA fever in the first trimester is generally not a great think for the baby so I would check with your doctor ASAP - but chances are it was just a stomach bug.  Please follow up and let me know. \nGood luck.
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You absolutely need to see a doctor!!!  This is not normal.  I had heavy periods but never like that.  Could you have been pregnant?  If so, it could be a miscarriage - but either way - GET TO A DOCTOR!
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When I miscarried, I first saw brownish orange blood. I knew it wasn't right. Then, I started a "period" with huge clots that looked like grape jelly.
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i have had miscarriages and 2 were diagnosed as having turner syndrome and klinefelter syndrome - genetic abnormalities. this is the number 1 reason for miscarriage.\nlike others here have mentioned blood incopatability can be another cause ie, i have A neg blood, my baby had A positive blood. other reasons include an incompetent cervix and uterine damage (from D&C's, abortions etc) those are just the naturally occur reasons. there is also health conditions the mother (or father) may have such as endometriosis. also smoking, alcohol and drugs but those are the obvious ones.
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well my doctor told me if you have recurrent misscariages there is a higher chance you may have another one.\nbut if you have only had one the chances aren't likely to end the same.\nI have had 4 miscariages so my chance is higher.\nit also depends on why you miscarried.\nremember statiscly 1 in 3 pregnancies end in miscarriage.\ngood luck.\nand yes wait ateast 6 months.\nany concerns you should talk to your doctor.
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You should look at this one, though I'm not certain it answers your question. This, of course, is just one  little bit from it.\n\n"The researchers also found that women who had bleeding during pregnancy, those who had three or more first-trimester abortions, and those who had either a miscarriage or pregnancy termination in the second trimester were more likely to miscarry after amniocentesis. " (1)\n\nThis also has some good information:\nhttp://www.cdc.gov/genomics/gtesting/ACCE/FBR/CF/CFCliUti_34.htm\n\nBecause I don't know the circumstances of your miscarriage, the possible genetic problems that were being looked for and so on, I can't research\nyour question very well. But a Yahoo! search on "rate of miscarriage amniocentesis" seems to turn up some pretty in-depth reports. Just skip anything like "Baby News" and such. A quick glance can show whether a site is relevant and reputable.\n\nBest luck with future pregnancies, and my condolences on your loss.
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You might be pregnant
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could be heavy bleeding. clotting when having your periods is natural. Don't panic. Unless you have a valid reason to think it's a miscarriage. Go to a gyno if thati s the case. But miscarriages that happen in the first few months of preganancy pass unnoticed. And your age. God, ppl have babies in their late 40s so it's not menopause. But seriously, just ask your mom. Those things sort of run in the family.
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You may test positive for two or three weeks after an abortion or miscarriage.
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Having recently had a miscarriage I was also interested in this question, from what I could find out from various web sites worldwide, 1 in 4 women miscarry, most not even knowing they have done so, when they have a miscarriage and believe it to be a regular period. In saying that though, I have 2 sisters and  2 out of 3 of us have had miscarriages! So perhaps it is even more common than we think. Try to relax and enjoy your pregnancy, doctors really don't know what causes miscarriages in most cases. Just follow the general guidelines of being in good health and taking care of yourself. At the first sign of any bleeding, try to rest as much as possible and see your doctor. Although not proven to help, some doctors still recommend the bed rest as a way for your body to calm down and relax itself. Unfortunately, though in most cases, if you're going to miscarry, then there really isn't a great deal anyone can do to help you. Exercise (not strenuously) take your prenatals, and try not to worry. In most cases, things are ok. Good luck
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Wow, that's a hard question! Lots of things can cause miscarriages. Probably the most common is a mistake in the DNA was incompatible with life. \n\nA physical injury could cause a miscarriage. Maternal illness could cause a miscarriage (such as thyroid disease.) Some drugs could cause one.\n\nStress could contribute to a miscarriage, but I don't think this is a major cause. Most often, espcially in the first trimester, a miscarriage happens because of miscoding in DNA, which is not the 'fault' of either parent. Just part of nature.
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you should have taken her to the E.R any time you are pregnant and start bleeding it could be a miscarriage.
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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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Well, I'm on the shot and I thought I was pregnant again. But, to figure it out, you should go to the doctor or clinic, or just an at home test. But to be truthfull if you took the pill again after that there is a big chance that you won't get pregnant and if you did you will have miscarriage. But when you miss a pill make it up the next pill and take two.
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Some causes can be immunological, chromosomal, hormonal, an incompetent cervix, or an STD. Fetuses that self-terminate are because of genetic abnormalties. A fertility specialist may help. I suffered 4. So sad, I feel for you and your husband. For me, we kept trying and I changed my diet, excercised and lowered my stress. I did have tests too but nothing showed. My doc put me on progesterone in the beginning of 3 of my pregnancies right from the very start and that worked because now I have 3 children. Good luck and keep strong. 5 miscarriages doesn't mean that you cannot have children. My friend had 7 in a row but had 3 children after. You should get emotional help to go through this tough time. God bless!
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Please talk to your doctor.\nIf you are really worried, then speaking with a medical professional is the way to go.\nUnless someone is a doctor and knows your medical history, then it's almost impossible to say if you had a miscarriage or not.