NO re-check on betas if bleeding?!?

hmt7

I started bleeding (lightly) on Sunday afternoon and thought that I was getting my period (perfect timing).  By yesterday morning it had stopped, so I though "why not take a PT".....positive!  First thought....YEAH!!  Second thought......why am I bleeding.  I called the doctors and they wanted to see me right away.

I went in today, got blood work done, quick exam, and the doctor says..."ok.  We'll see you back in 4 weeks!".   

 I KNOW that there can be implantation bleeding, but I would think that after a MC only 6 months ago that they would want to re-check my betas in a week.  Any thoughts?

hopefulelise

I would think with your history of m/c plus since you are bleeding, they would want to re-check betas to make sure they are doubling. If it were me, I'd insist on more betas.

quezzo

What did they take blood for if they aren't checking your betas?

shoefreak85

My doctor didn't do betas either. I thought with a history of loss they would automatically do it, but I had to ask.  I hope the bleeding stay away!

kathymarie

Ask for them. I had to.

hmt7

They said they were doing the normal pregnancy work-up.  Like I said, I was a little confused since i did not go in for a "normal" pregnancy check-up, but went since I was bleeding.....

BobbiJanay07

kathymarie:

Ask for them. I had to.

This.

Laura23FP

Ask them for it. First ask nicely, something like, "after experiencing a loss, I would be much more comfortable doing follow=up blood work in a few days".  If they still say no, tell them you cannot function until you get it done- you can't concentrate, and you are completely stressed.  I did this (it was true though) and they redid my bloodwork.

fightingravity

I'd push for this. I wish I had with my first loss -- it would be really nice to have that info now to compare with my current pg.

dondraandluis

I would ask for more betas. I hope the bleeding stays away. Good luck!

quezzo

hmt7:

They said they were doing the normal pregnancy work-up.  Like I said, I was a little confused since i did not go in for a "normal" pregnancy check-up, but went since I was bleeding.....

Hmmm...Odd. I wonder if they consider betas as part of a "normal" work up, or if it is just like some yes or no blood test?  

Karen1998

kathymarie:

Ask for them. I had to.

This.  One loss isn't "enough" to trigger automatic betas with most doctors. 

luvmyducks

Some doctors won't treat a pg women differently until after they have more than 1 loss, so maybe that is what your OB is doing.

ColleenS629

I would ask for a second draw.