If you are pregnant and lose your baby (fetus) before 20 weeks then you had a miscarriage. A Miscarriage is also another form of infertility and is a fertility problem many people tend to overlook. Some possible symptoms of a future miscarriage include:
- Lower back pain that is sharp or cramping
- Abdominal pain that is sharp or cramping
- Clot like tissue that passes through your vagina
- Bleeding in your vaginal region
Treatments
Once a miscarriage takes place you will want to have the tissue which passed through your vagina evaluated and examined. Once the tissue is examined the doctors will see if the tissue was a normal placenta or a hydatidiform mole. Also, it will be important to see if any pregnancy tissue still remains in your uterus. If there is still tissue that remains in your uterus then doctors will need to keep a close eye on you for about 2 weeks. If this tissue doesn’t exit the body naturally, then surgery or some types of medication may be recommended.
After having a miscarriage women will start to have their regular menstrual cycle. If there is any excess bleeding in their vaginal region then you should get it checked out by your doctor. Women will be able to get pregnant immediately, however it is recommended that you try getting pregnant after one menstrual cycle has passed.
Causes
Usually miscarriages happen because of chromosome problems which are not interconnected to the mother’s or father’s genes. Other problems include:
- Infection
- Female problem with her reproductive organs
- Hormone Imbalances
- Body Wide Diseases (uncontrolled diabetes)
Miscarriages are higher in women who are over the age of 35 and women who have had miscarriages in the past. The miscarriage rate drops significantly after the babies heart beat is detected.
Preventing a Miscarriage
It is possible to prevent and treat a miscarriage if it is caused by a systemic disease. If you can detect and treat the disease before getting pregnant then you increase your chances in having a successful pregnancy.
If you get early prenatal care and avoid things such as x rays, alcohol, drugs, caffeine, etc. then you significantly increase your chances in having a successful pregnancy as well.
In the end, if you have any symptoms listed above or vaginal bleeding during your pregnancy you should contact your doctor.
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