How do I know I have a miscarriage?

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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Thi Man - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital. The doctor has more than 10 years of experience in diagnosing, consulting and treating in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

1. What is a miscarriage?

Miscarriage is when the fetus is expelled from the uterus before 20 weeks.
The main cause of miscarriage is chromosomal abnormalities. Any pregnant woman can have a miscarriage, but the risk of miscarriage is increased in the following subjects:
Pregnant women at an older age. Pregnant women at the age of 45 have a miscarriage rate of up to 50%, of which this rate in women aged 35 to 45 is 20-30%; Women with a history of previous miscarriages are also at high risk of miscarriage; Pregnant women who are overweight or underweight are at risk of miscarriage; Pregnant women with chronic diseases; Pregnant women appear abnormalities in the uterus such as scar tissue; Smoking, drug use, and alcohol increase the risk of miscarriage. Many women after a miscarriage are eager to get pregnant again. However, according to experts, 3 months is just enough time for a woman's body to recover in terms of hormones, uterus, reproductive organs and psychology. So, 3 months after a miscarriage, a new woman should get pregnant again.

Repeated miscarriage is also a cause of infertility. Therefore, in order to avoid affecting the reproductive process later, women should recognize early signs of miscarriage and have timely treatment methods to avoid infertility.
See more: After a miscarriage, what should abstain to recover soon?

2. Signs of Miscarriage

2.1. Vaginal bleeding Many times vaginal bleeding is not a sign of a miscarriage. However, to be sure, you should see your doctor to find out the cause of vaginal bleeding.
In the case of vaginal bleeding due to miscarriage will be accompanied by some other signs such as: strong contractions similar to menstruation, blood is often brown or bright red, bleeding is so heavy that it penetrates off a swab in an hour or less and clumping.
2.2. Vaginal mucus In the first weeks of pregnancy, pregnant women may experience thick patches of blood accompanied by pink or gray mucus, cramps, etc. It could be a sign of threatened miscarriage, which is or has been. happen.

2.3. Lower abdominal pain with back pain When you feel pain in your lower abdomen with back pain, you need to see a doctor for a detailed examination. Pain that often occurs in the lower back causing persistent or intermittent pain can be a sign that you have miscarried, especially if you are not bleeding. Contractions occur 15-20 minutes apart and are often very painful.
However, there are also cases where these pains occur while adjusting to the developing fetus.
2.4. Loss of pregnancy symptoms When symptoms of pregnancy are lost, there is a risk that the pregnancy will stop growing. Here are the signs that the pregnant woman has lost her pregnancy symptoms:
Hormone levels in the body return to normal; Less likely to experience nausea; There is no longer a feeling of being pregnant when the swelling and pain of the breasts are reduced. 2.5. Pregnancy examination When a pregnant woman appears all of the above symptoms, it is not possible to confirm that she has had a miscarriage or not. Therefore, you should visit your doctor for an accurate examination.
Here, the mother will be assigned to perform a number of tests such as: blood test, pelvic examination or ultrasound to diagnose fetal viability.
See also: Signs of threatened miscarriage may not be forewarned

3. Treatment

3.1. Understanding Types of Miscarriage Miscarriage has many forms, each of which will affect the pregnant woman's body differently. Common types of miscarriage are:
Threat of miscarriage: Threat of miscarriage may lead to miscarriage, vaginal bleeding may occur; Inevitable miscarriage: If the miscarriage is threatened, the woman still has a chance to continue the pregnancy, the inevitable miscarriage causes heavy bleeding and the cervix begins to dilate, the woman will not have the opportunity to continue the pregnancy. period; Incomplete miscarriage: is a condition in which some fetal tissue leaves the body, but some remains inside; Complete miscarriage: All fetal tissue is eliminated from the body; Stillbirth: when fetal tissue remains in the body, even though the pregnancy has ended; Ectopic pregnancy An ectopic pregnancy is a condition in which, instead of implanting in the uterus, a fertilized egg implants in the fallopian tubes or ovaries, places where the fetus cannot develop.

Prevention is better than cure, so to prevent miscarriage, pregnant women should maintain a healthy lifestyle such as taking prenatal vitamins, avoiding drugs, tobacco and alcohol.
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