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What Does My Ultrasound Scan Report Indicate?

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Posted on Fri, 5 May 2017
Question: I had a missed miscarriage naturally at home it was 10 weeks since a period. Sac measured 7 weeks but baby died at 5.5 to 6 weeks. I have a ultrasound scan follow up in 3 weeks.
I am 41 and want to try again when I am emotionally ready.
What is the likelihood of this happening again?
This was my first pregnancy and took 5 years to conceive.
The only good thing that has come out of this is I know I can conceive?
Does it take as long a second time to conceive and can this be a successful pregnancy.
Other than a missed period I would of had no idea I was pregnant this time though I am absolutely heartbroken
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Pregnancy can occur again; do not loose hope or take stress

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank You for contacting HCM. I'm Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf and will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to guide you in best possible way. First of all, I'm sorry to hear the loss you had. I can understand the emotions that you are going through at the moment. Although changes of conceiving decreases with the advancing age but chances are there (as you have seen yourself). Chances of abortion will persists no matter at what age pregnancy is occurring. As you conceived already once so you can conceive again however it can take 2-3 cycles because your cycle becomes regular again and ovulation occurs for conceiving.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (30 minutes later)
It doesnt mean I will automatically miscarry again? What can i do to boost chances of a successful pregnancy?
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Folic acid supplement can help in earlier pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thankyou for the followup query.

Chances are there however there are certain measures that you can take. You can discuss with your treating gynecologist regarding folic acid supplement and Dydrogesterone tablet. Both of them help in firm implantation and smooth proceeding.

Feel free to get back for if you need any further guidance.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy
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Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (42 minutes later)
How long do you bleed for after initial miscarriage? I am having like a normal period this is my 5th day. I am worried I am bleeding too much. Also how would I know if I have lost too much blood as I am very pale and feel unwell
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (12 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Bleeding varies with every individual; wait for a week

Detailed Answer:
hello

thank you for the followup query. bleeding varies with every individual. in some it can continue for 4-5 days. you can wait for a week and if still bleeding occurs then you need to visit hospital to get ultrasound pelvis done.
secondly, you can get CBC done to check hemoglobin levels. it will confirm if there is anemia or not.

thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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What Does My Ultrasound Scan Report Indicate?

Brief Answer: Pregnancy can occur again; do not loose hope or take stress Detailed Answer: Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. I'm Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf and will look into your problem. I have gone through your query and would try to guide you in best possible way. First of all, I'm sorry to hear the loss you had. I can understand the emotions that you are going through at the moment. Although changes of conceiving decreases with the advancing age but chances are there (as you have seen yourself). Chances of abortion will persists no matter at what age pregnancy is occurring. As you conceived already once so you can conceive again however it can take 2-3 cycles because your cycle becomes regular again and ovulation occurs for conceiving. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it. Wishing you good health !!