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Last Answer on July 14, 2017

Can a pelvic exam and vaginal swab ever act as a cervical sweep and induce preterm labour or cause a late miscarriage?

Asked by Nicola90 almost 9 years ago

No, pelvic exams are not associated with miscarriage or preterm labor.

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I'm worried about my daughter who is a physician. Her 2nd pregnancy, 20 weeks, with increasing migraines. She had a cesarean last pregnancy 2 weeks early due to preeclampsia. She has gained 30 lbs from her previous 110 lb normal weight.

Asked by kateinla over 10 years ago

This forum is not intended to exchange medical advice. Your daughter should discuss your concerns with her physician.

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I just got my first depo shot 6 days ago so it hasn't had a full week to kick in but me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex 1 day ago, I was on like my 7th or 8th day of my period when I got the shot. I was wondering if it was safe to take plan B on the depo shot cause I just had a baby and I'm 16 and don't want to be pregnant again.

Asked by Kasey almost 10 years ago

This forum is designed to ask questions about the experience of being a practicing obgyn. If you have personal medical concerns, you should contact your physician.

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That is the thing I am nearly 8 months along, I have had a blood pregnancy test done and the hcg number was 2. So that is why I need an ultrasound to diagnosed the pregnancy, but they don't do it unless a positive preg test.

Asked by maka over 10 years ago

You need to make an appointment with your physician.

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If a 56 year old woman, who is in excellent health, is pregnant, is her pregnancy automatically categorized as high risk based solely on her age?

Asked by Curious almost 9 years ago

Yes, this would certainly be considered a high risk pregnancy. As maternal age increases, the risk of complications exponentially rises. I would be very concerned for conditions such as gestational diabetes, hypertension and pre-eclampsia, abruption, placental insufficiency, intrauterine growth restriction. She would require very close surveillance throughout the pregnancy, particularly in the third trimester.

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Hi, I am 8 weeks pregnant. I had an ultrasound last week with fetal heartbeat detected. My last pregnancy ended in miscarriage. Am I okay to fly for 3 hours next week?

Asked by Rachel almost 10 years ago

Airplane travel is safe during pregnancy and is not associated with miscarriage.

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Hello. I am 20 weeks pregnant and had my mid pregnancy scanning recently. I was told that everything was fine except that the heart ct ratio is 0.53 - the normal should be 0.50. I was asked to come back after 2wks for monitoring. Should i worry?

Asked by blessedbabyJ over 9 years ago

You should discuss this with your physician.

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Can a pelvic exam and vaginal swab ever act as a cervical sweep and induce preterm labour or cause a late miscarriage?

I'm worried about my daughter who is a physician. Her 2nd pregnancy, 20 weeks, with increasing migraines. She had a cesarean last pregnancy 2 weeks early due to preeclampsia. She has gained 30 lbs from her previous 110 lb normal weight.

So you wanna be an Ultrasound Technician

That is the thing I am nearly 8 months along, I have had a blood pregnancy test done and the hcg number was 2. So that is why I need an ultrasound to diagnosed the pregnancy, but they don't do it unless a positive preg test.

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If a 56 year old woman, who is in excellent health, is pregnant, is her pregnancy automatically categorized as high risk based solely on her age?

Hi, I am 8 weeks pregnant. I had an ultrasound last week with fetal heartbeat detected. My last pregnancy ended in miscarriage. Am I okay to fly for 3 hours next week?

Hello. I am 20 weeks pregnant and had my mid pregnancy scanning recently. I was told that everything was fine except that the heart ct ratio is 0.53 - the normal should be 0.50. I was asked to come back after 2wks for monitoring. Should i worry?

Obstetrician Gynecologist

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Can a pelvic exam and vaginal swab ever act as a cervical sweep and induce preterm labour or cause a late miscarriage?

I'm worried about my daughter who is a physician. Her 2nd pregnancy, 20 weeks, with increasing migraines. She had a cesarean last pregnancy 2 weeks early due to preeclampsia. She has gained 30 lbs from her previous 110 lb normal weight.

So you wanna be an Ultrasound Technician

That is the thing I am nearly 8 months along, I have had a blood pregnancy test done and the hcg number was 2. So that is why I need an ultrasound to diagnosed the pregnancy, but they don't do it unless a positive preg test.

Also on Jobstr...

If a 56 year old woman, who is in excellent health, is pregnant, is her pregnancy automatically categorized as high risk based solely on her age?

Hi, I am 8 weeks pregnant. I had an ultrasound last week with fetal heartbeat detected. My last pregnancy ended in miscarriage. Am I okay to fly for 3 hours next week?

Hello. I am 20 weeks pregnant and had my mid pregnancy scanning recently. I was told that everything was fine except that the heart ct ratio is 0.53 - the normal should be 0.50. I was asked to come back after 2wks for monitoring. Should i worry?

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