I had a miscariage about four weeks ago?

Question

I had a miscariage about four weeks ago?
I had stopped bleeding but i was getting a mucus discharge. Then i started bleeding again my doctor told me that it could be my period to wait until monday to go see him. It looks like i am going to stop bleeding but now i am getting the mucus discharge again. are this sings of an infection? Should i wait till monday or call my doctor again?

Answer 1

Are you running a fever?
Is there lots of blood & mucus?
Are there any other outstanding symptoms?

Your dr. was paid to take care of you during your miscarriage, and this is follow-up care. So some might say to receive a call from you is just part of his job.

However, me just being a multi-mom, I'd say if you're not in pain, bleeding severely or running a fever, I think you're going to be okay.

P.S. I am SO sorry about the baby. I know you loved him/her already.

I'd like to suggest something, if I may. When you tell people "I lost the baby," it makes it sound like it's your fault, and that's not true, and it makes you feel guilty and worse even than before. So let's not tell the world that you lost that baby, let's tell them the baby died before he was born, or the baby died in utero. We don't know why.

You have my deepest sympathies. Give yourself a hug from me, dearie.

Answer 2

Throughout your menstrual cycle, which is from one period to the next, your cervix (the opening of the uterus) makes different types of discharge or mucus. You may start to see this mucus after your period ends. Usually it begins as cloudy in colour and if you stretch it between two fingers it would likely stretch about a quarter inch or less. As days go on it may appear clearer and stretchier (more than an inch).

This type of mucus appears as you get closer to ovulation, which is when the egg comes out of your ovary and goes into your fallopian tube. The mucus helps sperm survive, possibly for up to five days, and travel up the uterus to the tube to fertilize the egg.

Therefore when you see this type of discharge it is usually a sign of fertility—in other words you could get pregnant. After ovulation this mucus tends to get thicker and dry up, and thus you may not notice any discharge.

Answer 3

If you are concerned about it I would go ahead and call your doctor. I am really sorry to hear about your miscarriage. I also had a miscarriage, but mine was 10 years ago. I know it's hard and I'm truly sorry that you have to be going through this right now.

Answer 4

It could be just your harmones going haywire. Mine does that all of the time. Miscarriages usually involve heavy bleeding and can be seriously painful. Just go when you are suppose to. If you have miscarried, there is nothing they can do to stop it. I have miscarried twice. I had a cyst that burst and caused my harmones to act out like that.

Answer 5

It is very unusual for a miscarriage to lead to infection. It's most likely your body getting back on track.

Unless you have severe cramps or pain, you're fine.

Answer 6

I would maybe give him a call and let him know that it is happening again and how you should handle it.

I am sorry for the loss.

Answer 7

If there are no other symptoms (pain, fever, swelling, rash) you should be fine to wait until Mon. I would not panic.

Answer 8

I'm no expert, but it sounds like you need to go to the hospital and get checked out right away.

Answer 9

I would call your doctor now. You didn't mention if you had a d & c or not.

Answer 10

Yes.