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What Causes Spotting During Early Pregnancy?

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Posted on Tue, 31 May 2016
Question: Hi,
I am pregnant for and my last perid date was 7th feb 2016. I am seeing light spotting of dark brown color from yesterday. Is it normal or something of concern.
I have done progesterone test and it came to be 12.7 and prolactin to be 32.67.
HbA1c-5.30
I am taking duphastone from past 2 days as directed by my doctor. I have appointment with my doctor next week so I am concerned about the spotting.
Kindly let me know about it
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Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Rest advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
Can you please tell me the dose of duphaston taken by you so far so that I can advise you accordingly.
Take as much rest as possible and avoid exertion or any kind of stress, avoid intercourse.
Waiting for your response.
Regards
Dr Manisha
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (17 minutes later)
I am taking duphastone twice a day.
I would be grateful if you could tell me the reason of spotting and is it of concern or is it normal in pregnancy
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Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Not a good sign usually

Detailed Answer:
It is not normal and usually not good but at times due to implantation bleeding so in my opinion take duphaston as advised and get an ultrasound as early as possible to see for heart beat of the baby.
In case that is not possible either then just take rest and all precautions told.
But visit emergency room in case there is a fresh bleeding episode.
All the Best.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (47 minutes later)
Hi,

Thanks for your answer. But, I am a bit confused now from your answer. As I said, my last period was on 7th feb 2016 so my expected ovulation date was 24th Feb. So implantation should have happened a long ago. Why do you think spotting is still due to implantation?

However, I visited the doctor today and they gave me HCG 5000 IU injection and advised me to take Duphaston tablets.



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Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Implantation bleed can occur between 4-8 weeks of gestation

Detailed Answer:
My Dear , Welcome back,

I understand your confusion but what you are saying is the earliest gestation at which implantation can occur, otherwise it can occur anytime between 4-8 weeks of gestation after which there occurs complete fusion of the baby with uterine walls.

It's good that you have got HCG shot and taking Duphaston, so now everything is dependent on rest and status will be clear after ultrasound.

Wish you luck.
Take care
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What Causes Spotting During Early Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Rest advised Detailed Answer: Hello Mam, thanks for trusting health care magic. Can you please tell me the dose of duphaston taken by you so far so that I can advise you accordingly. Take as much rest as possible and avoid exertion or any kind of stress, avoid intercourse. Waiting for your response. Regards Dr Manisha