miscarriage

[Bailee]

Here is my situation.  my husband and I began trying to concieve back in october.  When my period was due on October 25th it came on time but I had unusual symptoms.  I usually have cramps when I start my period but this time I was in severe pain for about 1 hour and then I began bleeding heavily.  I actually passed out from what was happening.  I have never experienced anything like this before.  So i called my doctor and she said I must have had a cyst or something and I should only call back if the bleeding doesn't lighten up.  Well I thought it was just an abnormal period so I did not call her back. the bleeding lasted about 4 days which was about the same duration as my periods so I didn't think much of it.  So in November we tried again to concieve. But this time my period did not come so we took a pregnancy test and it was positive.  But the positive line was not very dark so I thought it was because I was newly pregnant or my hormone levels were low.  But about a week later I began spotting.  Then I began having the unusual symptoms that I had exactly 1 month ago.  Once again I was in severe pain and I began bleeding and I passed out.  So I called my Dr and she said I needed blood work so they could see if I had miscarried.  Yes I had miscarried.  But now that I had a confirmed miscarriage I know that on October 25th I had also miscarried.  I am going to see my Dr in 2 weeks to discuss all of this and to try to find out what is going on.  My questions are:  Could I have miscarried the second time because I got pregnant again so soon after a miscarriage?  Are progesterone suplements a good idea for someone like me?  What kind of tests can be run to find out why I miscarried or if something else is wrong?   Any suggestions??  Thanks.

[njeosys]

Your first m/c did not cause the second. I became pregnant with my daughter (who is now 8 months old) immediately after my m/c and I had no complications with her pregnancy. Miscarriages typically happen when there is a defect in the sperm or in the egg and when the fuse, it creates a bundle of cells (blighted ovum). 30% of pregnancies end in miscarriage (most go undetected by woman as she believes it is her period). Low progesterone is also an issue in miscarriage. Progesterone is needed to sustain a pregnancy. If you have low prog., your doc can put you on medication to help you so that you can conceive. You'll have to take the meds throughout the pregnancy to sustain it as well. It's not a pleasant experience but it'll be worth it in the end. GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!! <<>>

[socgirl]

sometimes there just isn't a reason for m/c.  I am sorry for your loss though.  Your doc will check your horomone levels and all that.  Sometimes, women with low progesterone levels are prone to m/c and that may or may not be what's happening with you.  If that is a reason for you, then your doc would prescribe progesterone supplements.  i'm sure your doc will do a thorough exam to find out what's going on...but like i said earlier there isn't necessarily a reason for m/c.  i.e. doesn't necessarily mean anything is wrong and you could very well go on to have a healthy pregnancy.  I know my older sister has had 3 miscarriages...and there was no medical reason for it...now she has two healthy beautiful girls.  so try not to get discouraged..though i know that's hard.