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Missed miscarriage, no bleeding, EPU won’t scan again before treatment

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littletandme · 07/05/2020 11:01

I’m hoping someone might be able to share advice or a similar experience.

I had a private scan on Sunday 26th, should have been 7+3 and was measuring 7+0 and no heartbeat. So they were pretty sure of a miscarriage and referred me to the EPU at the hospital who called the next day.

Due to covid-19 they basically want people to wait for things to happen naturally for up to 3 weeks, but can have medical management if really wanted.

I asked if I wanted medical management would they scan before the treatment and they said no because of the risk of covid-19 unless I am physically admitted to the ward. I’m uncomfortable with not having a confirmation from the hospital before treatment but it’s been almost 2 weeks and I am struggling to cope with the waiting. Absolutely no bleeding or even spotting so far, I feel like I could be waiting forever if I don’t get treatment.

Has anyone else’s hospital refused to scan them? I am thinking of paying for another private scan this weekend when it will have been 2 weeks since the last one, just for that confirmation. Covid-19 is making this whole thing so complicated!

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littletandme · 10/05/2020 18:21

So after my second private scan today (two weeks after the first) it’s a definite confirmed MMC, no growth of the foetus but the sack is still growing so that’s likely why I haven’t miscarried. Booked in to EPU on Tuesday, thankfully the lady who scanned me today works at my hospital and was extremely helpful in explaining the options and getting me the appointment. There’s a possibility of MVA, but if not then I’ll have medical management at home after the appointment.

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peperethecat · 10/05/2020 18:49

I'm sorry. Flowers

Ironytheoppositeofwrinkly · 13/05/2020 14:43

I'm sorry @littletandme I'm currently miscarrying as I type :( I suppose I should be thankful for small mercies in that I miscarry fairly easily. I hope whatever treatment you choose goes smoothly for you.

littletandme · 13/05/2020 14:53

@Ironytheoppositeofwrinkly sorry Flowers I am having MVA tomorrow. Had to have a covid swab today as a precaution, I’m hoping that’s the worst part done!!

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