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Calcification in the uterus

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Humptydumptydone · 09/09/2024 22:25

Hi,

I am planning my third baby, my heart yearns for another and I have the means and love to provide for a 3rd.

. My cycles are regular and I have had two healthy pregnancies and babies. The only issue I had with both was retained placenta, first time went unnoticed until I started bleeding heavily a month after birth and second time I needed manual removal of the placenta straight after birth.

While planning for the 3rd I went for a fertility assessment to get myself checked out as I am now 36.

My follicle count and AMH levels were all great, higher than expected for anyone my ages. She did however mention that I have calcified areas in my uterine lining. She didn't seem concerned but asked if I had a miscarriage before, I said I did before my 2nd at 5 weeks only so not too far along.

She said my results were amazing and I felt reassured. I had the documents through now and upon reading the calcification is bothering me. I'm wondering how it could have happened?

If the calcification was already there during my second pregnancy would the ultrasound scans I had during that pregnancy have picked up on them? If so does that mean the calcification could have happened after my second was born?

I have a feeling it may have occurred from the retained placenta.

Anyone know if calcified areas can harm a growing baby/fetus in any way?

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Wartywartyyukyuk · 09/09/2024 22:30

I had areas of calcification with my second when I was 32. I also had an almost entirely calcified placenta when she was born. She did have IUGR (in utero growth restriction) but they don’t think that was anything to do with the calcification-they just said that these things happen. The placenta looked really gross though-it was entirely grey and I was very glad that I hadn’t had my heart set on turning it into tablets or anything!!

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Humptydumptydone · 09/09/2024 22:32

Wartywartyyukyuk · 09/09/2024 22:30

I had areas of calcification with my second when I was 32. I also had an almost entirely calcified placenta when she was born. She did have IUGR (in utero growth restriction) but they don’t think that was anything to do with the calcification-they just said that these things happen. The placenta looked really gross though-it was entirely grey and I was very glad that I hadn’t had my heart set on turning it into tablets or anything!!

When did they notice the calcification and did this cause the placenta to calcify aswell?

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Wartywartyyukyuk · 09/09/2024 22:40

The uterine calcification and the placental calcification were entirely separate of each other. They noticed the calcified uterus at the 12 week scan and the calcified placenta at the 20 week scan, which was when they also noticed the IUGR. Only about a quarter of the uterus was calcified at that point, but by the end it was entirely done. She was also placenta previa so I don’t know if that had anything to do with it?

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Humptydumptydone · 09/09/2024 22:46

Wartywartyyukyuk · 09/09/2024 22:40

The uterine calcification and the placental calcification were entirely separate of each other. They noticed the calcified uterus at the 12 week scan and the calcified placenta at the 20 week scan, which was when they also noticed the IUGR. Only about a quarter of the uterus was calcified at that point, but by the end it was entirely done. She was also placenta previa so I don’t know if that had anything to do with it?

So you don't think growth in calcification moved onto the placenta? Did you go onto have anymore pregnancies?

How is your little one now?

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Wartywartyyukyuk · 09/09/2024 22:59

She’s great-100% healthy. I haven’t had any further pregnancies and have pretty much aged out of thinking about it now!

The IUGR possibly caused her to have reflux, but at the same time she inherited allergies from me, so it could have been those that caused the reflux.

She was a little dot when she was born but they didn’t need to induce until I was full term (she was 6lbs 4oz but could only fit into preemie clothes for a while). She is now the same size as her classmates, great academically and full of energy, so definitely no adverse effects at all.

The hospitals are very good when it comes to monitoring-as soon as they noticed an “aged” placenta they were on it and we had weekly scans. I had a vaginal birth and passed the placenta (pretty much) in one piece, but a few bits waited until I stood up and unceremoniously plopped onto the floor when I coughed!! There were no issues with any retained pieces (although they were very good at keeping an eye on me for signs of retained placenta too). They made sure I was feeding her regularly to get everything to contract and get rid of anything that may have stayed behind.

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Humptydumptydone · 09/09/2024 23:01

Wartywartyyukyuk · 09/09/2024 22:59

She’s great-100% healthy. I haven’t had any further pregnancies and have pretty much aged out of thinking about it now!

The IUGR possibly caused her to have reflux, but at the same time she inherited allergies from me, so it could have been those that caused the reflux.

She was a little dot when she was born but they didn’t need to induce until I was full term (she was 6lbs 4oz but could only fit into preemie clothes for a while). She is now the same size as her classmates, great academically and full of energy, so definitely no adverse effects at all.

The hospitals are very good when it comes to monitoring-as soon as they noticed an “aged” placenta they were on it and we had weekly scans. I had a vaginal birth and passed the placenta (pretty much) in one piece, but a few bits waited until I stood up and unceremoniously plopped onto the floor when I coughed!! There were no issues with any retained pieces (although they were very good at keeping an eye on me for signs of retained placenta too). They made sure I was feeding her regularly to get everything to contract and get rid of anything that may have stayed behind.

I'm happy it all worked out and that your little one is thriving.

Wish I didn't go for this assessment now, ignorance is bliss as they say!

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Wartywartyyukyuk · 09/09/2024 23:14

Honestly, forewarned is forearmed! You can always mention it to your midwife at the booking in appointment if it is really worrying you, they will put your mind at ease. It is upsetting when you find out about it, but it should not affect the pregnancy in any way-your body builds the placenta “from scratch” as it were, so there is no reason why you should end up with a calcified one (although some degree of calcification from 37 weeks onwards is normal). You will be very well looked after no matter what. I hope everything goes brilliantly for you x

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Humptydumptydone · 09/09/2024 23:32

Wartywartyyukyuk · 09/09/2024 23:14

Honestly, forewarned is forearmed! You can always mention it to your midwife at the booking in appointment if it is really worrying you, they will put your mind at ease. It is upsetting when you find out about it, but it should not affect the pregnancy in any way-your body builds the placenta “from scratch” as it were, so there is no reason why you should end up with a calcified one (although some degree of calcification from 37 weeks onwards is normal). You will be very well looked after no matter what. I hope everything goes brilliantly for you x

Thank you ♥️♥️♥️

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Humptydumptydone · 10/09/2024 12:07

Bumping to see if there are more positive stories out there

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