Pregnancy Loss Symptoms and Diagnosis

Pregnancy loss symptoms - belly pain, vaginal bleeding, etc. - are always worrisome, but they may not warrant panic. Get a sense of what concerns doctors and how they make an official diagnosis.
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Diagnosis of a Miscarriage Without Bleeding
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Early Miscarriage or Chemical Pregnancy Overview
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What Is an Incomplete Miscarriage?
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Risk of Miscarriage With Slow Fetal Heartbeat
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When Does the Gestational Sac Become Visible on an Ultrasound?
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First and Second Trimester Miscarriage Differences
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When Early Pregnancy Bleeding is a Medical Emergency
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Different Types of Pregnancy Loss
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Possible Meanings of a High hCG Level in Pregnancy
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Diagnosing Miscarriage by Ultrasound
Woman experiencing acute abdominal pain as a symptom of ectopic pregnancy
What Is a Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy?
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Can Recurrent Miscarriages Be Treated With hCG Injections?
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Early Pregnancy Ultrasound Results
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Signs and Risks of a Threatened Miscarriage
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What to Expect From an Ultrasound for Suspected Miscarriage
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What is a Missed Miscarriage?
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Does Early Pregnancy Bleeding Mean a Miscarriage?
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Do Doctors Ever Misdiagnose a Miscarriage?
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How to Tell if You're at Risk For Miscarriage
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Watch for Symptoms of Ectopic Pregnancy
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Diagnosing Ectopic Pregnancy With Ultrasound
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Is Absence of Morning Sickness a Sign of Miscarriage?
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Morning Sickness and the Risk of Miscarriage
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What Is Stillbirth?
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What Is Molar Pregnancy?
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Accuracy of Ultrasounds in Diagnosing Birth Defects
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Miscarriage Signs and Symptoms