did i have a miscarriage?

Question

i wasn't sure if i was pregnant or not i had some symptoms like a missed period, breast tenderness but i never took a test. then yesterday i had severe cramping which i thought were menstrual cramps then i started feeling them in my buttocks and vagina as well as lower abdomen and when i went to the bathroom i passed a small white circle with blood and then heavy clots came after that. and about 5 minutes later the severe cramping stopped and i was just really achy. ive bled today and am still aching. do u think it was a miscarriage or just a really bad period

Answer 1

The cause of most spontaneous abortions is fetal death due to fetal genetic abnormalities, usually unrelated to the mother. Other possible causes for spontaneous abortion include infection, physical problems the mother may have, hormonal factors, immune responses, and serious systemic diseases of the mother (such as diabetes or thyroid problems).

It is estimated that up to 50% of all fertilized eggs die and are lost (aborted) spontaneously, usually before the woman knows she is pregnant. Among known pregnancies, the rate of spontaneous abortion is approximately 10% and usually occurs between the 7th and 12th weeks of pregnancy.

The risk for spontaneous abortion is higher in women over age 35, in women with systemic diseases such as diabetes or thyroid problems, and women with a history of three or more prior spontaneous abortions.

Possible symptoms include:

-Low-back pain or abdominal pain that is dull, sharp, or cramping
-Vaginal bleeding, with or without abdominal cramps
-Tissue or clot-like material that passes from the vagina
-However, about 20% of pregnant women have some vaginal bleeding during the first trimester. Approximately half of these women have a spontaneous abortion.

During a pelvic exam, your healthcare provider may see moderate thinning of your cervix (effacement), increased cervical dilation, and evidence of ruptured membranes.

The following tests may be performed:

-HCG (qualitative urine) or HCG (qualitative blood serum) to confirm pregnancy
-HCG (quantitative) values drawn at intervals of days to weeks
-CBC to determine the degree of blood loss
-WBC and differential to rule out infection

Answer 2

I had a miscarriage, and then a baby not long after, then another miscarriage. Considering I was told I'd never get pregnant, I considered that one a blessing. Two years later I go pregnant again, and we rejoiced and thought we'd never get pregnant again. Then #3 was born 18 months after #2...WOW! Then #4 was 15 months after #3, then 18 months later #5....we started thinking it was some kind of cosmic joke! #6 was born two years after #5, and number seven (we call her seven of seven) was born two years after #6. My SIL also faced several miscarriages, four or five I think, she stopped telling us after a while. She got pregnant about ten years ago though, and then popped out FIVE in ten years. So we're both quite pleased with our little blessings. I'm sorry for your loss, I don't know what else to tell you except to keep your hopes up. I never thought I'd be so blessed, and I remember those days of dread, every month of praying. We were total nuts during our pregnancies, especially since all of our miscarriages were after 12 weeks...far into the trimester of 'safety'.

Answer 3

You can take a test now. The hormone levels will take some days to go back to normal and should still be detectable by a home pregnancy test, if you really want to know.

Answer 4

there really isnt any way to tell...it sounds like it could have been a miscarriage, but i have also missed periods, and when i started it was the worst cramps ever. the only way to really know is by taking a test while you are miscarring

Answer 5

you may have but you need to go to the doc. but first take a test like the other woman said you may need to have a DNC done if you did miscarry, you don't want any infections to happen so you need to get checked out i have had 2, but i was like 6 wks and 8 wks and started bleeding and went to the hospital.

Answer 6

more then likely you had a miscarriage thats how mine happened and it really hurt while all that stuff was comin out and i felt like **** afterwards my biggest concren would be your health go to your family doctor immeditaly to get checked out and make sure everything is good down there seriousls you can be damaged after a miscarraige.... Im very sorry to hear that too i understand just think if it was 2 or 3 months... i had one when i was 3 and half months and it hurt like crzy.. so please get check out !!!!!

Answer 7

sure sounds like it. A majority of pregnancies are ended in early miscarriage without the woman even knowing she was pregnant.

Answer 8

Sounds like you had a chemical pregnancy. You should go see your doctor in case you will need a D and C. Good luck!

Answer 9

wy dont you do something as simple as going to your doctor ? you need to have an exam