Miscarriage, sex, symptoms?

I've worried about this pregnancy since day 1 because I've had zero symptoms. With my son I was very sick from week 5 and had to pee frequently and generally just felt pregnant. I'm 7 weeks tomorrow and still nothing this time.

dh and I dtd last night and this morning I woke up to a little red spotting. I now feel very crampy. Can sex bring on an impending miscarriage? At 7 weeks how long does a natural miscarriage take? Did anyone else always have morning sickness for their sticky babies and none for their losses? I'm traveling overseas and don't have access to a doctor (unless it's very serious I'd rather not seek out a doctor!). Thanks for any advice!

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Personally I would call your doctor/ob/midwife before you.leave , they might get you in for an early scan and a whole lot less worry while you are traveling!!
This just happened to a friend and they saw her right away, scanned her at 7 weeks and cleared her to fly to Sydney.
She hasn't bled since!
I'm sure nothing was brought on by sex i just wouldn't worry about that.
With regards to ms I had nothing not even an hour with DS1 but I did have other symptoms moody, gassy, tired, bit crampy. Big hugs honey keep us updated xxx
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I have not had morning sickness with any of my pregnancies (whether I made it to term or had a m/c). At 7 weeks, sex caused some spotting for me as well. Yes, sex can bring about some spotting and crampiness (especially if you orgasm). No, sex cannot bring about a miscarriage. Sometimes a dr will suggest you refrain from sex if you have placenta previa or something indicating an issue, but sex does not cause miscarriage.
I would keep an eye on it, report it to my dr and follow their advice. Unless the spotting turns into bleeding, I would try, try, try not to stress too much (which, I know, is waaaaaaay easier said than done since it happened to me at 7 weeks). This is the first pregnancy I've had where spotting really meant nothing -- and my sister bled throughout her entire pregnancy (here and there, of course, not daily or anything).
Each pregnancy is different, symptom wise. I have had literally no symptoms with this pregnancy -- except for fatigue earlier on and sore breasts now. And so far, baby is doing great :)

I hope the spotting stops quickly and you can refocus on your trip. Take care.
Angie

Sex might start the bleeding but it would have happened the next day anyway, if that makes any sense.

OBviously, this isn't what you want to see happening but it is pretty normal.

My mom never had pregnancy symptoms with any of hers and declared them "all in people's heads" LOL.

I have had all different levels of symptoms and sickness with my 5. With my first and 4th I went quite a ways before the symptoms really kicked in.

Sex can definitely cause cramping and spotting. Sex does not cause miscarriage but it can cause it to bleed sooner like atomic said. Ive read it takes 10 days for the body to recognize a miscarriage before it starts bleeding so it was lo g predetermined before the bleeding if thats what it is...though I highly doubt it. Im sure baby is fine!!

I am waiting for a natural miscarriage to start (no heartbeat when there was one last week), and had a similar situation...one tiny swipe of blood and some really mild cramps. I went in thinking I might have a uti and found out it was probably the start of my m/c. I had super mild symptoms both this time and with ds2 so it really could go either way but I personally would rather either have the peace of mind or know what is happening. I hope it turns out to be OK for you!

I would contact my doctor if this happened to me for sure, especially before going on a trip.
But it really could be nothing. My SIL had spotting quite often during her 1st semester.
As far as pregnancy symptoms, I did not experience any symptoms besides maybe sleepiness, but that started after 10W.
Hope is nothing and you can enjoy your trip!!

How you doing bluebonnet? Thinking of you x
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Thanks for all the replies ! At this point I'm nearly sure it's a miscarriage and would love further advice if anyone is still reading. I have been traveling home over the past 2 days (while all this has been occuring - not great timing!), and now it's Saturday night here in the US and I'm home. I called my doctors office and their answering machine said go to the ER/call 911 for emergency, otherwise they will call me back on Monday. I'm curious what you guys what do in my shoes.

I've been bleeding for 2 days now, basically like a heavy period. Enough where I feel like it's 100% a miscarriage. It's not enough bleeding where I feel like it's unsafe/scary levels or anything where it's harming me. I'm having cramping like a bad period. Do you guys think I can wait to call my doctor on Monday or do I need to go in to the ER tonight? I'd really rather not because my son is already getting ready for bed so I'd have to go alone and it would cost a fortune.

Lastly, if anyone has had a loss before, do most doctors even do a follow up visit? My miscarriage started at 6w5d, so pretty early. If I do go in for a follow up type visit, what do I expect? Do they typically do an ultra sound to make sure it's all clear or just blood tests?

Emotionally I'm in a good place.. for now.. I've felt for awhile this pregnancy wasn't going to work out due to lack of symptoms, so I'm not shocked by this miscarriage or anything. Starting LE diet and cardio again tomorrow!

So sorry bluebonnet. If hospital is going cost you a lot and you're not in a a lot of pain and the bleeding isn't too severe, it's probably ok to wait to see your drs on Monday.

My drs just did follow up blood tests after my m/c to make sure my HCG levels were going down.