This will depend on where you are and which hospital you are in. The medicine has side effects which usually pass in a few hours but can be unpleasant, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, fever and chills. The tablets can be swallowed or dissolved under the tongue, or inserted in the vagina. After receiving the medication there may be some spotting or bleeding like a period.
When the pregnancy tissue passes, you are likely to notice heavier bleeding and clots with strong cramping, period-like pains. You can use sanitary pads and take pain relieving tablets such as paracetamol. Some women may need stronger pain killers or a pain relieving injection. A few women still need to have surgery, sometimes urgently, if they develop infection, bleed heavily or if the tissue does not pass. The medical staff advise that this is a better option for you; this may be because of the amount of tissue present, especially with a missed miscarriage.
This is an option you prefer. This can cause prolonged or heavy bleeding and the operation may need to be repeated infection needing antibiotics damage to the cervix or uterus. This is very rare around 1 in and, when it does happen, it is usually a small hole or tear which will heal itself excessive bleeding very rare anaesthetic risks.
These are very low for healthy women, but no anaesthetic or operation is without risk. Waiting for treatment If you have heavy bleeding with clots and crampy pain, it is likely that you are passing the pregnancy tissue.
What to do while you are waiting You can try to rest and relax at home. Usual activity that is not too strenuous will not be harmful. You can go to work if you feel up to it. If you have pain you can take paracetamol. If there is bleeding, use sanitary pads rather than tampons. After a miscarriage It is usual to have pain and bleeding after a miscarriage. It will feel similar to a period and will usually stop within two weeks. You can take ordinary painkillers for the pain.
Some are quite easy to look out for, but their reliability can vary. These signs can include:. Other signs of ovulation require a little more effort to monitor. These can include measuring and recording basal body temperature and levels of luteinizing hormone LH. We discuss both of these below:. People can work out roughly when they are going to ovulate each month by tracking their daily basal body temperature. For most people, the temperature reading will be 0.
To use this method, a person needs to measure and record their temperature each day using a basal body thermometer. It is best to take the reading at the same time every morning, ideally before getting out of bed in the morning.
Rectal thermometers are usually more reliable than oral thermometers. Because the change in temperature is typically very small, it is important to use a thermometer with an accurate and easy to read scale. Basal body thermometers are available in pharmacies, and a person can also purchase them online.
There are also many smartphone apps that allow people to easily record their basal body temperature and track their fertility cycles. Some thermometers even come with their own apps. Tracking basal body temperature over multiple cycles can help a person predict when ovulation is likely to occur.
When LH levels rise, it causes the ovaries to release an egg. LH levels typically begin to surge around 36 hours before ovulation. A person can purchase ovulation predictor kits from drug stores as well as online. The kits normally comprise a number of test sticks and a sterile container. To use, urinate on one of the tests strips and then place it in the container. A change in the color or appearance of the plus symbol indicates a positive result. A person may need to test LH for several days before they detect a surge.
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On this page. Causes of a miscarriage Symptoms of a miscarriage Treatment for a miscarriage Types of miscarriage Reactions to miscarriage After a miscarriage Your next period after a miscarriage The effect of miscarriage on future pregnancies Trying for another pregnancy after miscarriage If you are Rh Rhesus negative Preparing for another pregnancy after a miscarriage Where to get help Things to remember. Causes of a miscarriage A miscarriage usually occurs because the pregnancy is not developing properly.
Symptoms of a miscarriage Pain and bleeding in early pregnancy can mean that you are having a miscarriage, but not always. Treatment for a miscarriage Nothing can be done to stop a miscarriage once it has begun. You should go to your nearest emergency department if you have: Increased bleeding — for instance, soaking two pads per hour or passing golf ball-sized clots Severe abdominal pain or shoulder pain Fever or chills Dizziness or fainting Vaginal discharge that smells unpleasant Diarrhoea or pain when you open your bowels.
Types of miscarriage The types of miscarriage that can occur include: Missed abortion— occurs when the pregnancy has failed, although there has not been any bleeding or other signs. Occasionally, the aborted pregnancy may remain in the uterus for weeks or even months until bleeding commences. Missed abortion is suspected when pregnancy symptoms disappear and the uterus stops growing.
It is diagnosed by an ultrasound examination. Blighted ovum— this occurs when a pregnancy sac is formed, but there is no developing baby within the sac. This is diagnosed by ultrasound, usually after some bleeding. Ectopic pregnancy— this occurs when the developing pregnancy implants in the fallopian tubes rather than in the uterus. One to two per cent of all pregnancies are ectopic and without treatment, an ectopic pregnancy can seriously impact on your health and fertility.
Reactions may include feelings of: Emptiness Anger and disbelief Disappointment Sadness and a sense of isolation.
After a miscarriage Often, some of the pregnancy tissue remains in the uterus after a miscarriage. Helping you understand the complex range of emotions you may experience during fertility treatment or after miscarriage or early pregnancy loss. Read more on Sands Australia website. Pregnancy, Birth and Baby is not responsible for the content and advertising on the external website you are now entering.
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