Patient's question:
This time I didn't use contraception, and my husband and I wanted a baby. But now it's been 35 days since my last period, and unexpectedly, I got my period. What are the differences between early miscarriage and menstruation?Doctor's answer:
Differences between early miscarriage and menstruation. Both menstruation and miscarriage involve bleeding symptoms. Some women have experienced unnoticed hidden miscarriages and mistaken them for menstruation. However, there are still relatively clear differences between the symptoms of menstruation and miscarriage, and women should pay attention to distinguishing them. Early miscarriage refers to vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain that occur within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, while menstruation is the periodic bleeding of the endometrium due to the cyclical changes of the ovaries. In some women, light vaginal bleeding may occur in the early stages of pregnancy, often mistaken for the onset of menstruation. However, the amount of vaginal bleeding at this time is usually less, significantly lower than the amount of menstruation. Therefore, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible in such cases.