Periods and miscarriages?

Question

I heard that alot of women have miscarriages and dont even know it, and if you did than how would you even tell, some people say when your period is full of big clots than this may indicate miscarrige, can someone clear this up for me

Answer 1

Spontaneous miscarriage is defined as the loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks gestation. Most spontaneous miscarriages (75 to 80 per cent) occur in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. It is estimated that one in four pregnancies end in miscarriage. Many miscarriages are unreported or go unrecognised because they occur very early in the pregnancy.

What causes a miscarriage?
A miscarriage usually occurs because the pregnancy is not developing properly. The development of a baby from a female and a male cell is a very complicated process. If something goes wrong with the process, the pregnancy will stop developing. Another cause of miscarriage may be that the developing pregnancy did not embed itself properly into the lining of the uterus (womb). The natural reaction of the uterus is to expel the non-viable pregnancy.

Reaction to miscarriage is variable
There is no ‘right way’ to feel after a miscarriage. A range of feelings is normal, and they often linger for some time after the miscarriage. Reactions may include feelings of:

Emptiness
Anger and disbelief
Disappointment
Sadness and a sense of isolation.
In addition to the grief you may feel, your body will be undergoing many hormonal changes, which may make you feel very emotional.

Don’t blame yourself
Pathology tests are sometimes performed after a miscarriage but generally no cause can be identified. This can add to feelings of distress and disbelief, and may lead to feelings of guilt. However, doctors agree that a miscarriage is rarely caused by anything the mother did - or didn’t - do (for example: drank alcohol, ate a particular food, had sex or did not rest enough). In the majority of cases, the next pregnancy proceeds to full term.

Types of miscarriage
Vaginal bleeding is the most common sign that all is not well with the pregnancy. Approximately 30 to 50 per cent of women with significant bleeding will progress to a miscarriage. The types of miscarriage that can occur include:

Missed abortion - occurs when the pregnancy has failed, although there has not been any bleeding or other signs. Occasionally, the aborted pregnancy may remain in the uterus for weeks or even months until bleeding commences. Missed abortion is suspected when pregnancy symptoms disappear and the uterus stops growing. It is diagnosed by an ultrasound examination.

Blighted ovum - this occurs when a pregnancy sac is formed but there is no developing baby within the sac. This is diagnosed by ultrasound, usually after some bleeding.

Ectopic pregnancy - this occurs when the developing pregnancy implants in the fallopian tubes rather than in the uterus.
You may need a curette (D&C) after your miscarriage
Often, some of the pregnancy tissue remains in the uterus after a miscarriage. If it is not removed by scraping the uterus with a curette (a spoon shaped instrument), you may bleed for a long time or develop an infection. Unless all the pregnancy tissue has been passed, your doctor will usually recommend that a curette be performed. This is done under a light general anaesthetic and you can usually go home later the same day. A sample is usually sent for pathology tests.

What happens after the curette?
Most women bleed for five to 10 days following a curette. Contact your doctor if you experience:
Prolonged or heavy bleeding
Blood clots or strong abdominal pain
Changes in your vaginal discharge
Fever or flu-like symptoms.

Your next period
Your ovaries will usually produce an egg about two weeks after your miscarriage. Your first period should occur within four to six weeks. You should have a check-up with your doctor six weeks after your miscarriage to make sure there are no problems and ensure your uterus has returned to normal size. You can also ask any questions about your miscarriage at this time, including the results of any pathology tests.

Answer 2

I've had at least two miscarriages I didn't know about thanks to hypothyroidism. My latest I knew about. Sucked. Mainly look for VERY painful cramps and passing a large clot. That is what I experienced this last time. Before I didn't even really know I miscarried. I only knew because my breasts had become bigger and I felt tender breasts and nausea.

Answer 3

Good question..i always wondered the same thing..because we've been trying for over a year to have a baby..and haven't...so i was beginning to wonder if some of my painful periods were miscarriages.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

It is possible...late periods that are very heavy and with clots, etc. can be the results of a sponaneous abortion (miscarriage).