Experiences of early scan uncertainty and miscarriage management options

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Dbd310 · 07/05/2026 17:00

Hi all, i guess I am just looking for others experiences here.
I am about 7 weeks. Had the tiniest pink when wiping so had an internal scan at the EPU today which showed a sac but no fetal pole. I didnt get measurements of the sac but it looked big on the screen.

LMP was 19th march and got a BFP ON 21st april after a week of negative tests. We did BD on 31st march and 1st april. It was our first month trying for DC2 so a shock it happened so quickly (especially as i am in my late 30s).

I have to go back next week for another scan but I have been told a miscarriage is likely.

I think late ovulation isnt feasible given we only BD twice. Do you think I am right there?

If there is no progress next week I understand the 3 options, wait for it to happem naturally, tablets to induce it or surgery.

Would be helpful to hear other peoples experiences of each option please if you dont mind sharing. Thanks in advance.

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Dbd310 · Yesterday 06:56

Confusedmermaid1 · Yesterday 03:42

I had 2 MMC. The first I had medication for. I personally found it awful. I bled a lot, to the point I was flooding multiple pads in minutes and was advised to go to A&E (luckily didn’t need transfusion). I think mainly due to the blood loss I felt weak and dizzy for weeks afterwards. I had a full month off work because I didn’t feel physically able to do my job (lots of walking and standing). This is not a typical reaction and I don’t say it to scare you.
The second I had surgical management. I found this so much easier. They only offered it under general so a quick nap and it was over. Some light bleeding, more like a period. Some discomfort but physically I was back to myself much quicker.
Re the private scan, I think they are less accurate than NHS ones if it’s a window to the womb type one. If it’s only been a few days they may not have anything different to tell you and I would have found the environment in these places difficult to manage if you’re going at a busy time with all the other excited customers. I found out about my first MMC at a private scan after seeing a heartbeat a few weeks before (though measuring smaller than expected) so my own experience is colouring my opinion on this.
Almost exactly a year after my surgery I gave birth to my beautiful daughter. I hope everything works out for you, it’s such a shit thing to be going through with the waiting and wondering even if you do try and prepare for the worst.

ETA the EPU does not accept private scans and will make you wait as per their protocol regardless. At least in my experience.

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Congratulations on your daughter! I am hopeful this is a nasty bump in the road and we will jave dc2, but I am 39 this year. I couldnt believe our luck falling pregnant on the first try.

Sorry you went through it too. The bleeding sounds awful. I had a PPH when i had my son by elective csection. It was well managed and I didnt need a transfusion or surgery, but the idea of a big bleed and needing to go to a and e doesnt sound great.

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vanessashanessa99 · Yesterday 06:58

I had a mc at around 9 weeks back in 2022. I just knew something wasn't right. I had 3 boys already and never felt that way with them. I booked a private scan that day just to see if they could find a heartbeat. I explained to them when I went in and they confirmed they couldn't find one. It was just to put my own mind at ease that what I felt was correct. I then went on to have our final son in 2023. Sending you my love.

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Dbd310 · Yesterday 09:43

vanessashanessa99 · Yesterday 06:58

Thank you. I also felt like something wasnt right.

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