Possible Miscarriage???

Question

I felt early pregnancy symptoms and I was several weeks late for y period.
I thought nothing of this because I have had the IUD (non-horm) for 5 years.
My period started today and it was so severe that I was laid out in bed in tragic abdominal pain and lower back pain.
I have been soaking through a super tampax tampon every 1 to 1 1/2 hours for the last 7 hours. I have been feeling shaky and weak. My vagina feels full and heavy. I have small thick clots but I don't think they're fleshy. At first the blood was mucousy.
I loathe the ER, but I'm wondering if this might be a miscarriage and if so should I go in or just wait and se my doc in the am?
I would hate to admit myself if this is just a bad period.
I have experienced this a few times in the past and I just blew it off, now I'm wondering if maybe I've een getting pregnant and losing it due to my IUD?
My last period lasted for about 3 months.
Also, how long after a miscarriage will the preg hormone stay in my system?

I read to look for a possible grey material in a clot. Is this light grey or dark grey? HOw can I tell if it's emmersed in blood?

Answer 1

I can't answer about how long the pregnancy hormone stays in the system after a miscarriage but pls see your dr in the a.m.

If you are noticing anything grey about that clot that is coming out that could be an indicator of a miscarriage. Pls save a piece to show the dr so that they can check it out at the same time they are finding out if you had a miscarriage.

If you have had one I'm sorry for your loss.

Answer 2

Whether it's an ER visit or getting into your doctor this morning, you need to be seen for the amount of bleeding you're doing. It sounds like it may be a miscarriage or just a horrible period. It may be time to try a different form of birth control if your body is no longer tolerating the IUD. If you did miscarry, a blood test called a quantitative Hcg can be done to diagnose it. Pregnancy hormones are still present for days to even weeks after a miscarriage. Hope all is okay.