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What Causes Spotting Every 15 Days During Pregnancy?
Hi, My wife is pregnant ( 28 weeks). Spotting has been observed during the 14th week. From there onwards the spotting has been observed after every 15 days. In scanning reports it was not revealed why the spotting is happening. The baby is in good condition in all the scan reports. Doctor suggested sustein tablets from 14th week till date. I am afraid why the reason/cause was not recognized during the scanning. Doctors is saying the bed rest is necesary. Pls suggest
Thu, 23 Apr 2015
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Spotting or recurrent bleeding in pregnancy can be due to :
1. Low lying placenta( placenta previa)
2. Any retroplacental hematoma
3. Idiopathic( no cause found)
In your wife's case, since the ultrasound is normal,the cause is mostly idiopathic.
In such scenario, the management is conservative, with avoiding heavy exercises, avoiding intercourse and administration of progesterone ( Susten in your case) to make the uterine environment more favourable for foetus
Since the growth of the fetus is normal, there is no need to worry. I would suggest her to take the above said precautions and treatment as advised by your doctor.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Deepti Verma
1. Low lying placenta( placenta previa)
2. Any retroplacental hematoma
3. Idiopathic( no cause found)
In your wife's case, since the ultrasound is normal,the cause is mostly idiopathic.
In such scenario, the management is conservative, with avoiding heavy exercises, avoiding intercourse and administration of progesterone ( Susten in your case) to make the uterine environment more favourable for foetus
Since the growth of the fetus is normal, there is no need to worry. I would suggest her to take the above said precautions and treatment as advised by your doctor.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Deepti Verma
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