Studies suggest that some women may be more fertile in the three months following a miscarriage. Reply Quote. Typically I have light periods, but day 2 was moderate bleeding, and day three and four were super heavy, like I filled two or three pads a day heavy. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Is this my first period after miscarriage? I am "back to normal" now for now. Symptoms of depression include loss of interest in things you used to enjoy and hopelessness. Miscarriage and stillbirth may be more common than you thought. My period was due on May 4th and it is not here. Looking for emotional support or to share your story? Posted : 07/01/2022 11:34 am WebI had miscarriage 10\22\04 but baby remains did not come out till 2\22\05. Isn't this strange? Having a miscarriagecan cause intense feelings of loss and mourning. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Remember that in order to get pregnant, you need to be ovulating. A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. (Started on the 8th March finished everything on the 21st March after taking meds and having a d&c;). And today I am on day 4 and the pain is pretty intense normally I have my cycle for 5 days. He wants me to go get an ultrasound and then follow up with him to see what's going on. Anyways my period finally started yesterday and the pain was horrendous. If your periods were irregular before you got pregnant, they often remain irregular after your miscarriage. First period after miscarriage : r/Periods. Miscarriage and stillbirth may be more common than you thought. Netmums Forum / Becoming a mum: pregnancy / Miscarriage; First period after a miscarriage. Miscarriage: abrupt termination of pregnancy. Last week my Hcg levels were 10,000. I was really heavy it wasn't painful but just bleed loads and was changing myself every hour it went on for a good week but eased off after day 4. Last week my Hcg levels were 10,000. I called my dr yesterday and finally got a call back today. day 3 and not heavy at all. Hi so sorry for your loss I have had two miscarriages first one was a natural mc and my period arrived about 5 weeks afterwards then my recent loss was a missed miscarriage at 9 weeks.I decided to have a d & c mva done on 11th August my period finally arrived on 12th October so a good 9 weeks and it came with a bang the flood gates I counted the first day of heavy bleeding as cycle day one, and I just got my period back today, it was actually still regular which Im thankful for, it was my usual 27 days. think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. I remember being sick of it too, but very normal! I miscarried at the beginning of February at five weeks pregnant. Others struggle with worries about another miscarriage or need more time to grieve. Its fine to begin using any type of contraception immediately after a miscarriage. Try not to stress: Your periods wont be this way forever. My doctor told me the same thing about viewing my miscarriage as a period and to expect my period 4-6 weeks after the bleeding occurred. Anyone el, Miscarriage>"Period">Bleeding (Warning: Graphic), 32 weeks pregnant and feeling very ill with strange stomach and back pains :/. Had natural miscarriage 25 days ago. Remember that you need to be ovulating to get pregnant. So it could be normal. You can talk to a Tommys midwife free of charge from 9am5pm, Monday to Friday on 0800 0147 800 or email them at [email protected] . I miscarried at the beginning of February at five weeks pregnant. This is to avoid infection. That may be because your body didnt ovulate this cycle, causing the endometrial lining to become thicker and resulting in a heavier or longer period. Thinking I may have bled due to all the crap my body had been through. I'd had a scan because of bleeding and it showed the baby was just about right in terms of size. Miscarriage: abrupt termination of pregnancy. Hope so too. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. I havent bled since my MC bleeding stopped. So you can use the first day of bleeding in the miscarriage as the first day of the last period when calculating your due date. Hi sorry for long post I just want to share my experience with you so that you can take care of yourself morei planned my pregnancy first time . I started to worry we wouldn't ever get pregnant and went to speak to the doctor about it but a friend recommended taking pregnacare conception pills (his&hers) and using the clear blue digital ovulation test.. it worked in the second month of taking and a year to the day I got pregnant again.. it will happen, when the time is right but try not to fixate as each month then becomes a heart ache.. Me and my dh tried in Aug and Sept but haven't gotten pregnant yet! It has only been just over six weeks, but I haven't got my period yet. We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Miscarriages are difficult experiences for expectant parents and the people around them, so many people are uncomfortable talking about the subject. Had very severe pains and very heavy bleeding although flow wasn't very heavy at first. It started as brown spotting, and then became regular, then very heavy, and has gone back to brown/red spotting since then. Usually, the emotional healing of a miscarriage takes longer than the physical healing. So sorry for your loss baldegg89, my period returned 8 weeks after my miscarriage. My dr said 4-6 weeks after d&c. So going by just that I should ovulate on Sunday or Monday (my cycle is 27 days). It can be helpful to wait until you have had at least one period after your miscarriage before trying again. My last miscarriage scared me because I had a super heavy flow (hospitalized for loss of blood) and I bled for 6 weeks and by the time my first cycle came back.10 weeks had gone by from the day of miscarriage. I was just wondering how many of you got pregnant again your first cycle after the miscarriage? I don't know why i tested myself before the six weeks were up I guess i just got inpatient. CD 2-4 was really heavy and very dark red with lots and lots of cramping. I read online it can take longer but my dr wants me to call if I go over 6weeks. But most pratitioners recommend waiting at least a cycle or two, or two to three months, after your miscarriage before you begintrying to get pregnant again so that your body can have time to heal, and so that you can get your nutritional reserves back up to where they should be to conceive. Clotting due to a heavier flow. I was really scared I had it and was going to call the hospital the day I started. WebThe first period after a miscarriage may be heavier, longer and more painful. Healthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. My doctor told me the same thing about viewing my miscarriage as a period and to expect my period 4-6 weeks after the bleeding occurred. First period after miscarriage or not yet - posted in PG Loss: Anybody have something similiar. Some or all of these symptoms may last as little as a few days or take a few weeks to stop. Learn more aboutour editorial and medical review policies. That may be because your body didnt ovulate this cycle, causing the endometrial lining to become thicker and resulting in a heavier or longer period. Now it is Dec. 4th and I seem to be having my period again, as I have a heavier flow of light pink to darker red blood. First period after miscarriage : r/Periods. Its more than likely completely normal. Miscarriage: abrupt termination of pregnancy. Until then, its likely that your readings will be all over the place and not very reliable. Just wanted to gauge if other ladies had a strange first cycle? Youll need to wait another week after implantation before you take a home pregnancy test for accurate results. Haven't had a period again yet. But amazingly I started my period 28 days later but this period felt so different first had no pains before which I normally do. My first AF came on 2/14 after my D&C on 12/28. Posted : 07/01/2022 11:34 am Hoping it'll be gone soon. So you can use the first day of bleeding in the miscarriage as the first day of the last period when calculating your due date. WebThe key things to know are: It is advised not to have sexual intercourse after miscarriage until all the bleeding has stopped. I did NOT have unprotected sex (always used condoms), I had my first period 6 weeks after the ERPC, which was infact not a period and I bled two weeks ago for one day only. The exact timing may vary by several weeks, however, depending on whenyour hCG levels return to zero. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. I had a D&C. Its possible that you may have one or moreanovulatory cycles after a miscarriage (which means that you get your period but you havent actually ovulated). . Now after d&c still waiting for period to arrive and feeling nausea on & off still. It can be helpful to wait until you have had at least one period after your miscarriage before trying again. I would go to doc and see if D&C is needed jenniesue member June 2011 Hi ladies - I just experienced my second miscarriage (one in 2008 and this one) last Wednesday. Even when you're physically ready to get pregnant again, however, you may or may not feel emotionally ready. 8 answers / Last post: 21/06/2020 at 12:02 pm. Reply Quote. I tested positive for ovulation on day 26 of my cycle. When can you start trying to get pregnant again? Had natural miscarriage 25 days ago. A miscarriage also appears more likely if a woman has a genetic disorder, is 35 or older, smokes, drinks, takes drugs, or has an infection or physical problem in the uterus. Is this my first period after miscarriage? We believe you should always know the source of the information you're reading. If your periods were short and light, theyll go back to being that way. Thats because the endometrial lining becomes thicker when you dont ovulate and menstrual pains and cramps tend to worsen with a heavier flow. I was told to count as my day 1. Typically I have light periods, but day 2 was moderate bleeding, and day three and four were super heavy, like I filled two or three pads a day heavy. My first period was similar! Then I got my period Oct 26th. Sorry for your loss Louise, hope you are coping ok x, 31 wks, weird baby movements - jerking, shuddering and just plain odd!