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How Can Vanishing Twin Syndrome Be Treated?

Hi,i have a friend thats a vanishing twin victim. She has been too many doctors for her condition. They told her that could not do surgery because its possible she might die. Her health is very bad because she still carry some parts of the twins, so i am looking for a doctor that specialize in this medical field. Can you help, please. Thsnk you
Wed, 31 Jan 2018
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No special medical care is necessary with an uncomplicated vanishing twin in the first trimester. Neither the surviving twin nor the mother would require medical treatment. If the fetal death is in the second or third trimester, the pregnancy may be treated as high-risk.
Pregnant women should seek medical care if they are experiencing bleeding, cramping, and pelvic pain. Ultrasound should be used to determine that no viable fetus remains before deciding if a D&C might be indicated.
The woman can choose to wait for a natural miscarriage in many cases.
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How Can Vanishing Twin Syndrome Be Treated?

No special medical care is necessary with an uncomplicated vanishing twin in the first trimester. Neither the surviving twin nor the mother would require medical treatment. If the fetal death is in the second or third trimester, the pregnancy may be treated as high-risk. Pregnant women should seek medical care if they are experiencing bleeding, cramping, and pelvic pain. Ultrasound should be used to determine that no viable fetus remains before deciding if a D&C might be indicated. The woman can choose to wait for a natural miscarriage in many cases.