Aspirin & Heparin
Hello
First time on here, but after 3 miscarriages (all in 2007, with 2 ERPCs), I saw a fertility specialist on Monday, and he diagnosed 'sticky blood'. Apparently my blood clots more than normal, and clots the connective tissue between me & the growing baby, whereby eventually it blocks blood & nutrients to the foetus. Baby doesn't grow at the proper rate, and eventually dies.
I have been prescribed aspirin, and heparin injections which I am to have daily as soon as I next fall pregnant, for the full term. This will increase my chances of getting to full term.
My question is, is anyone in the same boat. How good are my chances?
All fingers & toes crossed
Thanks, Sweep
First time on here, but after 3 miscarriages (all in 2007, with 2 ERPCs), I saw a fertility specialist on Monday, and he diagnosed 'sticky blood'. Apparently my blood clots more than normal, and clots the connective tissue between me & the growing baby, whereby eventually it blocks blood & nutrients to the foetus. Baby doesn't grow at the proper rate, and eventually dies.
I have been prescribed aspirin, and heparin injections which I am to have daily as soon as I next fall pregnant, for the full term. This will increase my chances of getting to full term.
My question is, is anyone in the same boat. How good are my chances?
All fingers & toes crossed
Thanks, Sweep
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Sorry to hear about your 3 mcs. I had same tests as you after 3 and I was negative for sticky blood. However I remember someone posting here a few months ago in same situation - she was now taking hepain and successfully pregnant as I recall (has 'bean' in their user-name I think). I think is it good news that they have found some reason for your mcs and this is relatively easy to treat. Dr gave me heparin and aspirin for my last pregnancy 'just in case' but I still mc last Dec because sticky blood wasn't the cause and they can't find out why. Injections are not very nice - I had to put them in my thighs or stomach fat!, but worth it in the end I'm sure.
Hope this helps
So sorry to hear about your mcs. I know how difficult it can be.
After 2 mc my recent blood tests have shown that I am DVRRT positive (which means I am prone to clotting as I understand it). The consultant has advised me to take 75mg aspirin daily and made me give another blood sample to check for something else as she suspects I may need a daily injection. I didn't ask what this was at the time as i have a huge fear of needles, but after reading on here, I think it's herepin, what you are talking about.
I have started my daily aspirin but waiting for the bloods results when i next visit for my appointment in about 5 weeks or so now. I was told that if I found myself PG in the meantime, then I needed to call them asap for a consultation about the injections. I'm quite worried about this, although I know it's good news that they will be able to help me.
Try to think positively about it. I'm sure we'll both succeed with extra help on our side.
Just shout if you want a natter. I may call on you for some PMA when I have a bad day too - I'm a bit up and down at the moment.
Lots of love and luck,
Em xxxxxxxxxxx
Hope this helps.
Good luck. xx
Good luck hun. xx
sorry to hear about your miscarriges we have lost 2 babies one at 8 weeks and one at 20 weeks. I had the test for sticky blood and it was negative. i am now 25.4 weeks and have been taking asprin since 5 weeks. baby growing but i have reduced blood flow to the baby so they are monitoring me closely. i have scan every 4 weeks and blood pressure checks in between.
it is scary but they do keep a close eye which does help - i wish you all the best.
Ann
Yes I am ttc at the mo. ( well, AF 2 days late but BFNs up to now!!
I already have 3 monsters age 8, 6, and 3 so I must be mad eh!!
Take care hun. xx
i have a condition called Factor V Lieden which means i'm prone to blood clots. As soon as i found out i was pregnant again i had to be put on Heparin injections unfortunately the bloomin' hurt like hell but its was totally worth it, it prevented me getting another DVT &P.E. I also think this is partly what caused me to have a m/c at the start of 06.
It'll really help i carried to full term in fact i was 5 days late! so not to worry you'll be closely monitered by your haemaphillia consultant so just relax!