Can a threatened miscarriage have a transvaginal ultrasound?

Written by Zhang Lu
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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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Can you take a bath with a threatened miscarriage?

When a threatened miscarriage occurs, it is not advisable to bathe, as the threatened miscarriage could lead to an inevitable miscarriage, so it is essential to undergo treatment to support the pregnancy. At this time, it's crucial to rest in bed as much as possible, only getting up for bathroom needs, and to stay as still as possible. Sexual activity should be prohibited, and it's important to maintain emotional stability and not be overly anxious. Nutritional intake should be adequate, with an emphasis on easily digestible foods and a moderate consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits. If necessary, progesterone can be used under the guidance of a doctor to support the pregnancy. Activities can be resumed once everything stabilizes, and bathing is permissible, but care must be taken to avoid intense physical activities and excessive time spent bathing.

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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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Can a threatened miscarriage still preserve the pregnancy?

When threatened miscarriage occurs, attempts are generally made to carry out treatment to save the pregnancy. Whether the treatment can successfully save the pregnancy mainly depends on the severity of the symptoms, whether the treatment is timely, and the quality of the embryo itself. Firstly, if it is a mild threatened miscarriage, such as mild lower abdominal pain or light vaginal bleeding, in most cases, the pregnancy can be saved; if the symptoms are very severe, with heavy vaginal bleeding and intense abdominal pain, sometimes the pregnancy may not be saved. Secondly, when threatened miscarriage occurs, treatment should be selected based on the cause, including rest and medication. If the treatment is not timely, the pregnancy may not be saved. Thirdly, if the quality of the gestational sac is good, then even if a mild threatened miscarriage occurs, the pregnancy can often be saved; however, if the quality of the gestational sac is poor, then even with medication treatment, the pregnancy often cannot be saved.

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How long does it take to prevent a threatened miscarriage?

During threatened miscarriage, proactive treatment to preserve the pregnancy is required. However, the duration of such treatment varies from person to person and should be based on the specific circumstances of the patient. If the patient has a history of recurrent miscarriages, in the event of a threatened miscarriage, the pregnancy should be preserved for a longer period, at least until three months into the pregnancy when the fetal development has stabilized. However, if the patient experiences light vaginal bleeding without abdominal pain, and the condition is relatively mild, approximately a week of medication may be sufficient for improvement. It is recommended that one to two weeks after the bleeding stops, a visit to the hospital should be made to perform an abdominal ultrasound to check the embryo's growth.

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What is the cause of nausea in threatened miscarriage?

Threatened miscarriage refers to signs of miscarriage during pregnancy, and some women with threatened miscarriage may experience nausea. This situation includes several reasons: First, threatened miscarriage is not the same as a natural miscarriage; women are still pregnant, hence early pregnancy reactions such as nausea are normal. If the nausea is mild, rest and observation are advisable. However, if severe, it is important to visit the hospital for an examination to rule out hyperemesis gravidarum. Second, some cases of threatened miscarriage are caused by gastrointestinal inflammation, such as acute gastritis causing uterine contractions, which then leads to threatened miscarriage. The nausea in these situations is due to acute gastritis, so the nausea is a symptom caused by the condition that leads to the threatened miscarriage, not a direct result of the threatened miscarriage itself.