Threatened miscarriage occurs in how many months?

Written by Du Rui Xia
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Updated on February 21, 2025
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Threatened miscarriage mostly occurs during the first three months of pregnancy because, at this time, the embryo's development is still unstable, and its connection to the mother is not secure, making it susceptible to various factors that might lead to a threatened miscarriage. In the first three months, before week 12 of pregnancy, which is considered the early stage, special attention must be given. First and foremost, one should not overexert themselves and must ensure adequate rest and sufficient sleep. Sexual intercourse should be avoided during early pregnancy as well as foods that might stimulate uterine contractions, such as hawthorn and coix seed. Generally, paying attention to nutritional intake and avoiding intense physical activities should largely prevent any major issues.

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What are the symptoms of threatened miscarriage?

Threatened miscarriage primarily refers to the occurrence of a small amount of vaginal bleeding before 28 weeks of pregnancy, often dark red or blood-stained discharge, with no pregnancy tissue expelled. The amount of bleeding generally does not exceed that of a menstrual period and may be accompanied by intermittent pain in the lower abdomen or the sacral area. During a gynecological examination, the cervix is not dilated, the membranes are intact, and the size of the uterus corresponds to the gestational age. After rest or treatment, the symptoms may alleviate, allowing the pregnancy to continue. If vaginal bleeding increases and lower abdominal pain intensifies, and all or part of the pregnancy tissue is expelled through the vagina, a miscarriage that cannot be avoided is considered. In this case, it is necessary to terminate the pregnancy promptly to avoid endangering the pregnant woman's life due to excessive bleeding.

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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.

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Can you eat red dates during a threatened miscarriage?

You can eat red dates during threatened miscarriage. Red dates are beneficial for replenishing qi and blood, and they also provide a large amount of vitamins. However, eating red dates alone cannot solve the problem when a threatened miscarriage occurs. It is crucial to visit a hospital for an examination timely. Treatment should be selected based on the examination results. Additionally, it is important to rest, reduce physical activity, maintain a cheerful spirit, avoid excessive mental stress, avoid getting cold, and abstain from sexual intercourse.

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Will hCG levels drop in a threatened miscarriage?

Threatened miscarriage refers to the signs of a potential miscarriage, but this does not necessarily mean that a miscarriage will definitely occur or is inevitable. Whether HCG levels decline during a threatened miscarriage depends primarily on the cause of the threatened miscarriage and the ultimate outcome. First, if the gestational sac is developing well and it is only a mild case of threatened miscarriage, the HCG levels will not decrease and will continue to rise. Second, if the threatened miscarriage is caused by poor embryo development or embryonic arrest, the HCG levels will naturally decline. Third, if the condition of the threatened miscarriage is severe and eventually leads to a miscarriage or inevitable miscarriage, the HCG levels will also decline. Therefore, whether HCG levels decline during a threatened miscarriage largely depends on the cause and the severity of the condition.

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Threatened miscarriage how many days naturally miscarry

Threatened miscarriage refers to the occurrence of symptoms suggesting a possible miscarriage, such as severe abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding. However, a threatened miscarriage does not always progress to an actual miscarriage. With appropriate treatment and oral medication, the majority of embryos can be saved during a threatened miscarriage. If the quality of the embryo is poor and the symptoms of threatened miscarriage continue to worsen, it may develop into a natural miscarriage. However, there is no specific clinical guideline on how many days it may take for a natural miscarriage to occur following a threatened miscarriage. If the symptoms of threatened miscarriage are mild, with only slight abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding, it may not lead to a natural miscarriage, or it might take up to a week to occur naturally. If the symptoms of threatened miscarriage are severe, featuring intense abdominal pain or heavy vaginal bleeding, it generally may result in a natural miscarriage within one to two days.