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I recently had a miscarriage at home at 8 wks. i thought my doctor would order a ultrasound to make sure everything has passed, but he said he was just going to watch my hcg levels & see if they decline to zero. is this normal standard of care?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

See below: If you do not have abnormal bleeding, a conservative approach would be prudent. Wish you good health!

Answered 4/27/2020

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A member asked:

I recently had a miscarriage at home at 8 wks. i thought my doctor would order a ultrasound to make sure everything has passed, but he said he was just going to watch my hcg levels & see if they decline to zero. is this normal standard of care?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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