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How can a doctor tell when a woman is having a miscarriage?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Varies: When a women who is pregnant has cramping and bleeding, the suspicion is that she may be miscarrying. If an ultrasound shows a non-viable pregnancy, then it becomes almost certain. If there is a viable pregnancy, even with cramping and bleeding - only time will tell if a miscarriage will occur.

Answered 6/12/2018

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