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Depressed After Miscarriage
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Can depression cause a miscarriage?
Not directly: Depression alone would not directly cause a miscarriage. But there may be some overlapping pathophysiology such as platelet clumping that could interfere. Your ob-gyn may be able to tell you more about your own situation, if you discuss it with him or her. ...Read more
Depression (Definition)
Depression is a mood disorder that can affect behavior and emotions. Symptoms of depression include feeling down most of the time, losing interest in previously enjoyable activities, increase or decrease in appetite or weight, sleeping more or less, becoming easily agitated or lethargic, feeling worthless, feeling guilty, having difficulty concentrating, thinking more about death and dying. Depression can sometimes result in suicidal thoughts and plans. In this case, emergent ...Read more
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Is depression common after suffering a miscarriage?
Yes --it's a loss: Depression is common after suffering a miscarriage. Miscarriage is a loss and whenever we suffer losses, we usually need time to grief and process the events. I would recommend talking to your doctor and asking for a referral for someone who specializes in helping woman after miscarriage. ...Read more
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What is the best way to deal with depression due to miscarriage?
Depression: Counseling , medications evaluation, social support system, life style changes. ...Read more
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My wife has had 2 miscarriages. How can she treat her depression?
See below: I'm sorry about your wife's and your experiences. Find a provider who specializes in perinatal loss. Miscarriage is a loss and should be grieved. ...Read more
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My bhcg on 16dpo was 177,today on 18dpo was 163.does that mean im miscarrying or could it be ectopic or theres still hope? Am so depressed
Not normal: It is clear that the pregnancy is not normal with a falling BhCG. There wold still be the question as to if this is an ectopic pregnancy. Follow up with you doctor. If the BhCG does not go away completely you may require intervention. ...Read more
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I am so depressed that I am not conceiving after my first miscarriage? Me and my husband is also connected with gynecological dr ... Plz help me
Lots depression tx: Depression sx respond to: exercise/ behavioral activation, sleep hygiene, mindfulness activities, increased social support, lowered relationship conflicts, increased spiritual connections, developing meaningful purpose in life. Professional psychotherapy and meds are particularly effective. Talk to a licensed therapists specializing in infertility, fetal loss ; depression along with your ob/gyn. ...Read more
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I want a baby. How can I get pregnant? Very depressed since miscarriage and now I really want to be pregnant again this has been going on for a yr
Where to start: I probably would see a gynecologist just for a check up and to discuss your miscarriage and desire for pregnancy. There may be a simple solution. You can also use ovulation prediction kits to help time intercourse. ...Read more
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Had 4 terminations over 7 yrs span. My husband and I just had a miscarriage will we be able to conceive a healthy baby soon? Feeling very depressed.
Perhaps: So much depends on the specifics of your situation - only an OBGYN who does a full exam on you can come close and even that may not be 100%. Rather than accept depression over it, be evaluated and seek counseling for the grief/depression. It's sad but you and your husband may be able to work together to find ways to enrich your life. Best! ...Read more
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I'm ten weeks pregnant and in extremely depressed and stressed out. Can this lead to a miscarriage?
See your: doctor, he might use a medication. Recent arricles point to the safety of many medications in pregnancy ...Read more
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I found out that i was pregnant and subsequently had a miscarriage and now i am feeling depressed and sad what should I do??
See your doctor: Reactive depression and sadness such as the feelings you are having are very common. Your doctor can help your healing process to start. Do not be afraid to call and make the appt. Best wishes. ...Read more
Pregnancy Loss (Definition)
A miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a fetus before the 20th week of pregnancy. (Pregnancy losses after the 20th week are called preterm deliveries.) A miscarriage may also be called a "spontaneous abortion." This refers to naturally occurring events, not medical ...Read more
Miscarriage (Definition)
Miscarriage is a "lay" term for early pregnancy loss usually prior to the second trimester. Physician's use the term "spontaneous abortion" to describe these events, but the word "abortion" in lay use has come to connote only an elective interrupted ...Read more
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