u/Moreliverr

I’m currently around 6 weeks pregnant (last period April 6). I’ve had brown spotting since May 8, which is still continuing. I also had a transvaginal ultrasound today and the doctor said they could not see a gestational sac in the uterus.

I have a history of 4 previous miscarriages, so I’m very anxious right now. I also have mild cramps, but they don’t feel one-sided. I don’t have shoulder pain or severe pain.

The doctor told me to go to the ER if I notice heavy bleeding, shoulder pain, or one-sided severe abdominal pain, mentioning ectopic warning signs. That has made me even more worried.

I had my hCG blood test done today and am waiting for the results.

My question is — is it possible this could still be ectopic even if nothing was seen on the scan? What could be the possible next steps in evaluation or management in this situation?

Hi everyone,

I’m currently 4 weeks 6 days pregnant and looking for some reassurance or similar experiences. I’ve had 4 previous losses — 1 chemical pregnancy, 2 pregnancies where there was no heartbeat, and 1 loss at 9 weeks where the heartbeat was present.

Two days ago I started noticing brown discharge, and today I saw a little more brown bleeding/spotting. It’s brown rather than bright red. I’m also taking progesterone vaginally twice a day.

I do sometimes have mild cramps on and off, but nothing severe. Because of my history, I’m extremely anxious and I’m scared this could mean something is wrong again.

Has anyone had brown spotting/bleeding with mild cramping around 4–5 weeks after recurrent miscarriages and still gone on to have a healthy pregnancy? Did progesterone or cervical irritation cause spotting for you?