When to expect AF after d&c

[Lardina]

I've not posted on this forum before but I figured you might be able to give me some advice.

I had a d&c for a missed miscarriage on Feb 4 th and I've not had my period back yet. Is this normal?

its really frustrating as I wanted to start TTC again. I have no idea if / when I ovulated.

Oh and I have done a pregnancy test, well a lot of tests actually and all negative.

[OJosMom]

I had af back after about 5 weeks. Busy, on the other hand, was around three months iirc and I'm sure she'll reply as well. I think it just varies for everyone, unfortunately. Have you tried charting?

I'm sorry about your loss. Too many of us have btdt.

[LactatingGoddess]

10wks for me. Ive heard up to 12wks is with in normal range.

Im sorry for your loss :(

[Kristen]

I am sorry for your loss.

Mine came back after about 5 weeks. I think that my OB gave me excellent advice when it came to TTC after my loss. She told me that when my body was ready to carry another child that af would return and would get pregnant as soon as my body was ready. I know your mind and heart are telling you otherwise, but your body needs time to heal. On that note, I found out I was pregnant 5 months after my loss. Be patient and take care of yourself, it will happen.

[kohlby]

I'm sorry for your loss. Up to 12 weeks is considered normal. However, if it took more than 8 weeks, my dr mentioned that she would give me something to induce a period. It only took 5 weeks after my first d&c. The second d&c was very recently so not sure yet. Even after my natural miscarriages, my period was always back in 4-5 weeks. But that's definately on the faster side of norm. I'd suggest asking your dr. Personally, I would likely wait the full 12 weeks before taking something but some people decide not to wait that long.

[Jennalicia]

I too am sorry for your loss.

In 1/2005, I had a d&c after a terrible miscarriage that almost took my life. In about 3 months, I got another period. In 7/2005, I got pregnant again. It was a difficult pregnancy, and I spotted a lot until my 10th week. I was so scared about it being another miscarriage, I must have had about 6 ultrasounds. But everytime, the baby was in there waving back at me as if to say 'I'm A-OK mom!' That baby also made me go into labor several times. He was eventually delivered at week 39 (9.89 oz, 21 inches long).

The miscarriage was very traumatic for me. I went through mourning with my hubby. I felt bad because everytime I had gone to the hospital, I came home with a little bundle. This time, I came home empty-handed. I remember that I was still nursing my first one and asked for a pump while in the hospital. Every person asked if I had just had a baby and checked my chart. I would explain to them that I was still nursing my then 11-month old son. They gave me a look of pity when they saw that I had just miscarried. But you know, my doctor tells me that if I miscarry that early, it means something was really wrong with the fetus.

I was very nervous and preoccupied during the subsequent and my final pregnancy (I just had my third and final baby two and 1/2 weeks ago).

My advice to you is to ask all the questions that you need in order to make sure that future pregnancies will be safe. If you have true concerns, make sure that they are addressed thoroughly.

-Jenn

[kohlby]

. But you know, my doctor tells me that if I miscarry that early, it means something was really wrong with the fetus.


I forgot the exact stat, but it's somewhere between 40-60% are something wrong with the fetus in first trimester. If you have just one miscarriage, then the chance of it being something wrong with the fetus' chromosomes is greater than the norm. Studies have shown that reasons for miscarriages actually show up almost as often when testing is done after two miscarriages as after three miscarriages. So, if you've had two losses in a row and want testing, then request it. Recurrent miscarriage testing only shows a reason about 40% of the time.

[Lardina]

thanks.

This was my first m/c and I was so unprepared for anything to go wrong.It has been horrible but I do feel better now and know I need to give myself time to get over it.