Help Low HCG Levels!

Well, thanks for everyone's support. I did have a m/c before my
sonogram on Friday. Wednesday evening I started spotting. I went to
the doctor and got blood work taken again. The numbers had started to
decrease. My doctor didn't think I needed a D&C because it was so
early. How do they determine if you need one? And is it true I
wouldn't?
Thanks again, Michelle

I don't remember how far along you were, but anything under 5-6 weeks is not
much heavier than a regular period, so shouldn't need a D&C. I have 6
very early miscarriages, all between 4-5 weeks, and never had any problem
passing the "products of conception." I also had 2 blighted ovums, which
meant that the heart never started to beat. I had a D&C for one at 8+
weeks, and allowed the other to pass on it's own. We found out that the pg
wasn't viable at 7 and again at 8 weeks, and I finally miscarried at 10
weeks. I didn't need a D&C for that one either. Hugs. I'm sorry for your
loss.
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"DylansMom" wrote in message
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Well, thanks for everyone's support. I did have a m/c before my
sonogram on Friday. Wednesday evening I started spotting. I went to
the doctor and got blood work taken again. The numbers had started to
decrease. My doctor didn't think I needed a D&C because it was so
early. How do they determine if you need one? And is it true I
wouldn't?
Thanks again, Michelle

On 28 Jul 2004 15:12:49 -0700, (DylansMom) wrote:

My doctor didn't think I needed a D&C because it was so
early. How do they determine if you need one? And is it true I
wouldn't?

Hi Michelle,

I'm very sorry for your loss. When I had my very early m/c, I didn't
need a D&C either. Honestly, there's not really much in there at that
point and it's usually just like a very heavy period. My doctor did
followup hCG levels; once my level got below 5, she knew everything
was gone and I didn't need a D&C.

If you develop abdominal pain or a fever, call your doctor. Otherwise,
I'm sure you'll be just fine (physically, that is). Again, I'm so
sorry.

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Paula
Mom to Olivia and Cassie (b. 4/8/03 @ 26 weeks)
^Grace^ (b. 5/16/02 d. 5/17/02) and ^Adam^ (b/d. 5/17/02)

On Wed, 28 Jul 2004 15:12:49 -0700, DylansMom wrote:

Well, thanks for everyone's support. I did have a m/c before my
sonogram on Friday. Wednesday evening I started spotting. I went to
the doctor and got blood work taken again. The numbers had started to
decrease. My doctor didn't think I needed a D&C because it was so
early. How do they determine if you need one? And is it true I
wouldn't?

I'm so sorry for your loss {{{{Michelle}}}}. Please take it easy.

No, you don't always need a D&C. I had my three m/c's all the natural way,
even the one at 10w. I preferred it that way and was glad I didn't have to
go into a hospital. They can monitor hCG levels and do an u/s afterwards
to see if your uterus is clean. If the hCG reaches a plateau, chances are
some residual matter is left in the uterus and you'll need a D&C. In that
case you will also keep losing blood long after you've expelled the embryo
and placenta.

If you haven't miscarried yet, be prepared that it can be a painful and
very intense experience. Cramps can be much worse than for a normal
period, and blood loss at times can be heavy. But you will notice that it
all starts to get better at a point (in my case ~2 days). If it doesn't,
you should get in touch with your doctor. Also be prepared that the full
emotional blow might not come until after you've miscarried. Do take a lot
of time for yourself, you will need to heal both physically and mentally.

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