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How do you know the difference between having implantation bleeding and having a miscarriage?

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Dr. Phil Chen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

HCG level: If HCG level keep dropping, it means miscarriage.

Dr Zacharias and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Time will tell.: Serial HCG levels and transvaginal ultrasounds at your gynecologist's direction will tell all given enough time. Take Folic Acid 1-5 mg daily and best of luck!

Dr Rehman agreed

Answered 8/22/2017

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