Question 1

how much time does it take dong quai/black cohosh to work for miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

Black cohosh?: Many miscarriages will resolve on their own without help. Black cohosh is not typically used for this purpose and probably will not help. If your miscarriage is not resolving, it may be time to seek medical help with your OB/GYN.

Question 2

i am 18 weeks pregnant trying to have a natural miscarriage i've been taking tylenol ibuprofen and  dong quai for about a week now ?

Accepted Answer

"Failure to launch": No, this isn't about the comedy movie of the same name but your "misconceived" attempts to produce a "natural miscarriage". Neither of those medications will produce the requisite result. Therefore, if it is your desire to terminate this pregnancy, then you need to see a Abortion MD ASAP as most elective terminations are not done past 22 weeks gestation.

Question 3

why do i keep having miscarriages?

Accepted Answer

Various disorders: Recurrent pregnancy loss is defined as 2 losses any time during a pregnancy. Factors can range from hormonal, anatomical, to hematologic clotting disorders. A majority of these factors can be corrected to have a successful pregnancy outcome.

Question 4

miscarriages happened for 2 times?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: An Ob-Gyn doctor can evaluate to see why one is getting miscarriages, if she has had 2 or more miscarriages. Sometimes it is just bad luck, but other times there are genetic problems in either parent (leading to genetic problems in the fetus), anatomical problems in the uterus, hormonal problems, auto-immune disorders, etc...

Question 5

what is the incidence of miscarriages?

Accepted Answer

12 %: Miscarriage happens in 1 in 8 pregnancies. The most common cause of miscarriages is chromosomal abnormalities like down's syndrome. There are many other causes including birth defects, infections, hormone problems or abnormalities of the mother's uterus.

Question 6

please help? am i miscarrying at 5 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Need information: Need more information to give answer
In addition, if this is a possibility, you should be seen by your DR for evaluation

Question 7

what are the causes of miscarriages in a woman?

Accepted Answer

Chromosomes/ age #1: The most likely cause of first trimester miscarriages is chromosomal abnormality in the fetus.  This is true for all ages but is a higher percentage as the woman's age increases over 35. This is usually a random chance event when the egg and sperm meet. Other causes are hormonal imbalance, infections, uterine abnormalities - fibroids, septum, scarring, and less often immune or clotting factors.

Question 8

what is dong quai for?

Accepted Answer

Dong quai: Dong quai  (Chinese angelica) has been used to assist women with a variety of conditions to include PMS, menstrual cramps, pelvic pain, anemia related to menses, etc.

Question 9

what percentage of miscarriages are "missed" miscarriages?

Accepted Answer

1 %: 1 % of all pregnancies will results in a missed abortion, also called missed miscarriage.

Question 10

just had a miscarried today would i need a d&c? i was only six weeks.

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If you have passed everything, have minimal cramping, and more importantly, minimal bleeding, you do not.  However, if your bleeding is uncontrollable, you will need a d&c.

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How much time does it take dong quai/black cohosh to work for miscarriage?

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I am 18 weeks pregnant trying to have a natural miscarriage i've been taking tylenol ibuprofen and dong quai for about a week now ?

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Why do i keep having miscarriages?

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Miscarriages happened for 2 times?

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What is the incidence of miscarriages?

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Please help? am i miscarrying at 5 weeks?

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What are the causes of miscarriages in a woman?

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What is dong quai for?

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Just had a miscarried today would i need a d&c? i was only six weeks.

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