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Problems Which Follow Post Miscarriage

By Sowmiya Prasad

Miscarriage is a painful issue, more painful are the problems post miscarriage. You may be against or against miscarriage; however, it is imperative that you understand the problems surrounding a miscarriage. While there are people who fight for making an abortion legal, it doesn't mean abortion is all safe. Post miscarriage, a woman may succumb to a number of problems both physically and emotionally. There are studies which show women with miscarriage suffer major and minor complications.

A few minor complications include vomiting, fever, bleeding, stomach pain etc. and major complications may result in hemorrhage, endotoxic shock, convulsions, cervical damage and more. However if the miscarriage is a bit uncomplicated it may stop with light bleeding and pain and it may recover soon. It is imperative that you call your health care provider if any of the following symptoms exist.

Problems Which Follow Post Miscarriage

• Vaginal discharge with a bad odor.
• Fever
• Abdominal discomfort
• Heavy and continuo's bleeding
• Pain that lasts

Problem after miscarriage must be should be taken care of, since if it left untreated, it may lead to death. Studies show a number of deaths due to miscarriage. Take care of yourself and also get the help of a health care provider in the appropriate time.

The most difficult phase
• Getting over a miscarriage is one of the toughest things. Post miscarriage, an emotional distress is something you can always expect. This is something natural as you were expecting a life as a mother as soon as you got pregnant.
• Losing a baby is not a simple thing. Post miscarriage, there are chances that you may feel all alone and succumb to loneliness. Try not to remain alone and get the help of your close friend, relative or your partner.
• To recover from this, you may also try writing letters or venting your feelings on a piece of paper. This will help you cope up emotionally post miscarriage.

The red danger
The biggest problem after miscarriage is excessive bleeding. There may be situations where your menstrual flow is excess and you soak through a menstrual pad in less than two hours time. There are also chances that some women have hemorrhage post miscarriage.

The D&C
If there miscarriage is incomplete, there is a risk of the tissue remaining in your uterus. If this is the case, then D&C becomes important. However, a D&C may also give rise to something called Asherman's syndrome. This may develop the threat of miscarriages in future. This is also a problem after miscarriage.

Oh, that happened again
The worst problem after miscarriage is that there are chances of recurrent miscarriages. Some women may even have two to three miscarriages continuously post the first miscarriage.

Beware of this
If you develop some infections, then you need to take caution. Post miscarriage infections are dangerous. Approach your health care provider immediately.

A disorder
You may become anxious post miscarriage. Your anxiety levels shoot up. Some women even develop PTSD known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Ectopic Pregnancy
Post miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy is possible. Ectopic pregnancy is a case where the eggs grow in the wrong place. The most common thing is that eggs may develop in the fallopian tubes.

Becoming Sterile
There are also chances that some women may develop fertility problems post miscarriage. There can be chances that you may face difficulty in getting pregnant again.

Coping with a miscarriage is not something easy; it may leave a profound impact both on the woman and her partner and the family as a whole. It is better to get some psychological advice to get over the difficult times. Prevention is better than cure- hence the best way is to stay cautious.

Story first published: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 19:23 [IST]
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