Can a threatened miscarriage have a transvaginal ultrasound?

Written by Zhang Lu
Obstetrics
Updated on September 23, 2024
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Whether or not to perform a transvaginal ultrasound during a threatened miscarriage mainly depends on the symptoms of the threatened miscarriage. A threatened miscarriage refers to the signs of a potential miscarriage, with common symptoms including vaginal bleeding and severe abdominal pain. If there is significant abdominal pain, a transvaginal ultrasound can be performed to determine the position of the gestational sac, or an abdominal ultrasound can also be done. If there is vaginal bleeding, performing a transvaginal ultrasound in this case may aggravate stimulation to the uterus and can easily lead to vaginal inflammation. In such cases, an abdominal ultrasound is generally recommended. Therefore, a transvaginal ultrasound can be performed if there is only abdominal pain during a threatened miscarriage, but it should not be done if there is concurrent vaginal bleeding.

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Does a threatened miscarriage require a uterine curettage?

Threatened miscarriage, as the name suggests, refers to signs indicating a potential miscarriage. Whether a curettage is necessary in cases of threatened miscarriage mainly depends on the pregnancy outcome. For threatened miscarriage, treatment is chosen based on the patient's wishes. If the patient desires to continue the pregnancy and try to preserve it, medication can be used initially for conservation. However, if a woman experiencing threatened miscarriage does not wish to continue the pregnancy, she can opt for artificial intervention to induce the miscarriage. Miscarriage can be induced through oral medication or through a curettage procedure. Thus, curettage is not necessarily required for a threatened miscarriage, and even if the pregnancy is to be terminated, medication can be used as an alternative. Therefore, there is no inevitable connection between threatened miscarriage and curettage.

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Can you eat chili peppers with a threatened miscarriage?

When a threatened miscarriage occurs, pregnant women should not eat chili peppers. This is because chili peppers are spicy and stimulating foods, and consuming them can easily lead to abdominal pain, diarrhea, and reflexively cause uterine contractions, which may result in miscarriage. After a threatened miscarriage occurs, it is essential to pay attention to diet. It is recommended to eat light, easy-to-digest foods, such as thin porridge, soft noodles, or soft bread. Additionally, it is important to increase the intake of fresh vegetables and fruits. These supplements of vitamins and proteins can enhance the immune capacity of pregnant women and strengthen their resistance, which is also helpful for successful pregnancy maintenance.

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What should be done for a threatened miscarriage?

Threatened miscarriage, as the name suggests, is a precursor to miscarriage, typically manifesting in several ways: first, a feeling of heaviness or pain in the lower abdomen; second, vaginal bleeding. The presence of these two symptoms often indicates signs of a miscarriage. Regarding the management of threatened miscarriage, whether to proceed with treatment to preserve the pregnancy primarily depends on the severity of the condition and the value of preserving the pregnancy. First, for minor cases of threatened miscarriage, if there is only slight bleeding and mild abdominal pain, medication can be used to inhibit uterine contractions and reduce bleeding. Second, if there is significant vaginal bleeding and severe abdominal pain, and if the embryo has already been confirmed to have ceased developing, preserving the pregnancy is generally not recommended. It is advised to terminate the pregnancy promptly or let it proceed naturally. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Is a threatened miscarriage the same as a biochemical pregnancy?

Threatened miscarriage and biochemical pregnancy are two important terms used to describe the state of pregnancy in early stages, but they are two completely different physiological states. First, threatened miscarriage refers to a situation where an intrauterine pregnancy has been confirmed and the gestational sac is unstable or affected by external stimuli, showing symptoms such as lower abdominal pain and spotting. These symptoms merely indicate signs of a possible miscarriage, and with timely treatment, it is possible to revert to a normal pregnancy. Second, a biochemical pregnancy is a type of natural miscarriage. It refers to early pregnancy where the HCG levels are relatively low, no clear gestational sac has formed, and upon re-examination, the HCG levels are found to decrease quickly, accompanied only by minimal vaginal bleeding.

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Is a threatened miscarriage considered a miscarriage?

Threatened miscarriage is not actually a miscarriage. If handled properly, it is possible to successfully preserve the pregnancy. However, if not treated in time, it could develop into an inevitable miscarriage. During a threatened miscarriage, the fetal heartbeat and embryonic tissue are generally normal, and there may be minor vaginal bleeding or slight lower abdominal pain. At this time, it is crucial to go to the hospital for an ultrasound and have blood tests for progesterone and human chorionic gonadotropin. If the fetal heartbeat and embryo are normal, then treatment to preserve the pregnancy is needed. At this time, it is important to rest, reduce activity, and avoid any vigorous exercise.