Miscarriage
By: Tsou JinyeuTotal Views: 216, Word Count: 547,
A miscarriage is when a pregnancy ends abruptly within the first six months. Usually there are more chances of a miscarriage in the first trimester of the pregnancy. A miscarriage can be very distressing for a couple.
Causes of a Miscarriage
The cause for a miscarriage is not known in some cases. Some common known causes for a miscarriage are:
- Chromosomal abnormalities in the foetus are one of the most common causes of a miscarriage in most women. This is because of a problem with the sperm or the egg which does not allow the foetus to grow properly.
- If the miscarriage happens in the second trimester it could be because of some problems with the uterus or the cervix.
- Women suffering from polycystic ovaries have a higher chance of a miscarriage during the early months of pregnancy.
- Overweight or obese females are more likely to lose pregnancy.
Symptoms and Signs of a Miscarriage
Symptoms of a miscarriage can consist of:
- Vaginal spotting or bleeding.
- Abdominal pain or cramps.
- Passing fluid or tissue from the vagina.
- Cessation of pregnancy symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, tenderness in breast and change in appetite.
Vaginal bleeding is the most general and common symptom of a miscarriage. However, when some women experience vaginal spotting during the early months of pregnancy, they do not have a miscarriage. If a woman faces vaginal bleeding during their pregnancy, then they should contact their doctor immediately.
Treatment for a Miscarriage
Women who experience a miscarriage early in their pregnancy normally do not require any treatment.
But in some cases, a D & C (dilatation and curettage) may be done to remove any remaining tissue in the uterus. This procedure is done by your doctor in the clinic or hospital.
A miscarriage can be very difficult and hard to come to terms with. You may feel sad, disappointed, angry as to why it happened to you or even guilty of maybe doing something wrong. But you must not be harsh on yourself as you were not responsible for the miscarriage. It was something which had to happen.
Some women fear that they will not be able to conceive again if they had a miscarriage. This isn’t true. One miscarriage will not affect your chances of conceiving again in the future. If you had more than one miscarriage then it is advisable to go for further investigations.
With a miscarriage, you will certainly feel a sense of loss. You should give yourself some time to grieve over the lost unborn baby just as you would grieve over the death of someone close to you, especially if the miscarriage had happened at the later months in pregnancy. Talking and sharing your feelings also helps. Talk about how you feel with your partner and with people who are close to you. Sometimes counseling can also help. Support groups are also very helpful as people who’ve shared the similar kind of experience can help you sail through this tragedy. Do not lose hope and do not blame yourself because a miscarriage can happen to anyone.
About the Author
Dr Tsou Jinyeu is a well known gynecologist and has been in this field since 1995. His special interests are – genetic and birth defects, high risk obstetrics, lupus in pregnancy, premature labour, premature delivery, triplets and ultrasound diagnosis. He is graduated from the University Of Illinois College Of Medicine. Nowdays he is working as a medical doctor at Elmhurst Loyola Center for Health.
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