Patient's question:
I stopped having my period on November 23rd. My menstrual cycle is about 28 days. On December 23rd, I went to the hospital for a blood test and found out I was pregnant. The hCG level was 153, estradiol was 118, and progesterone was 7.27.On November 29th, I suddenly had brown discharge, which then turned dark red. I went to the hospital again for a urine test, and the hCG level was 315, estradiol was 35, and progesterone was 1.81. The doctor said the embryo's quality was low and recommended a miscarriage. This is my first child, and I want to keep it, but the doctor won't prescribe medication, saying it wouldn’t make a difference. Today is the 30th, and this morning I had a very small amount of blood clots pass. What should I do? Can the doctor tell me more? I need to understand better so I can take action.
Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the low hCG value doubling is not ideal, which may be a case of biochemical pregnancy, also known as a miscarriage. It is recommended to maintain dryness of the external genitalia, keep good hygiene, and eat a balanced diet while avoiding spicy and greasy foods to enhance your immunity. The above advice is for the question "What should I do if there is a small amount of blood clots after pregnancy?" and it is hoped to be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!