I'm new to this and not so sure how it all works.... however I have finally found a way to open a new thread.
I am 35 and have only recently miscarried (2 days ago!!).
Fortunately it was very early on at almost 6 weeks. I'm bleeding quite heavily and have been told that I won't require a D & C (I think it's called) as the bleeding will remove everything. My Dr (didn't quite make it to see OB as yet) said I can try again any time. Does anyone know when I can start trying? Is this bleeding classified as Day 1 of a period and therefore possible ovulation would occur in approx 2 weeks? Is it too soon to start trying in 2 weeks again? or is there a certain amount of time that is required to wait?
If anyone has any knowledge on this subject - I'd appreciate it. This is very unknown to me and I have no idea.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read/respond!
Its pretty much up to you when you feel ready to TTC again. But the bleeding does not count as a period and you probably won't ovulate again until your HCG levels return to 0, which can take several weeks. Some doctors will advise waiting 2-3 cycles before trying again and some will say there is no reason to wait. Waiting until after the first period will allow the next pregnancy to be dated. But really, its up to you when you feel ready once this bleeding stops.
Yes doctors have different opinions on when it's 'safe' to try again, but in most cases the only reason to wait is so you can emotionally recover, and to date any new pregnancy.
It may be 6 or so weeks before you have a period again, and the bleeding from the miscarriage doesn't count as a period. You could ovulate any time this month and could conceive. I conceived my son the day after my miscarriage (8 weeks) ended - the same can happen to you.
Thank you so much for the replies. It was very helpful to have responses. Emotionally I'm OK about it (most likely because it happened so quickly; both the pregnancy and the miscarriage, so I barely had time to get used to the idea!). Yes... it was sad when it happened, however I'm grateful that we'd already booked in for holidays to the Gold Coast and so was able to get away and enjoy the sunshine!
Good to know that conception can occur quickly and more importantly lead to a child (Congratulations on yours Gabi)
When I saw the OB after my second miscarriage, he recommended waiting three months to let the uterus heal. I got pregnant and miscarried a few weeks in, then had a period at the normal time, then got pregnant again and lost that one as well very early. Two miscarriages in ten weeks--it's been a rough couple of months!
Anyway, that's what a doctor told me, just thought I would pass it on....
DH and I have been TTC for 6 years and I have had severe endometriosis and blocked tubes which have been "fixed". We were about to start FSH injections and were waiting on my next period when I found out that I was pregnant last wednesday. Unfortunately I miscarried on sunday and am devastated.
We have an appointment with our FS on monday to chat about what next but I am hoping that I am more fertile now and might not need the FSH injections.
I'll get to the point though.
I too am wondering when will be good to start trying again. I guess that I will be able to chat to my FS about that on monday but I just wondered what other people had been told.
HI ladies- just a quick question to add here- Are the rules different if you have a D&C? I had one last week....my doctor says to wait until after I get my next normal period before trying again ....we have to wait until Jan to resume IVF, but we have a very very slim chance of conceiving naturally and thought we might try while waiting for our next IVF cycle....just wondering if we do need to wait until after the next period?
possums - apparently a d&c can actually make it easier for you to conceive, and I have heard of people falling pregnant without having a period following a d& c. Some work out, some don't - often it is advised to wait for a period so that your dates are correct - and to allow your body time to heal from the d&c.
After all is said and done though, its up to you as to when you are ready - body, mind and soul. GL to all of you
so sorry to hear that mate.
I had a D&C in late April. My Ob said there was no real harm in trying if that's what we wanted. They never took levels to see of my HCG had dropped so i'll never really know how long they took to fall, but by the end of June....well here I am again.
Hope it goes well for you.
Ok thanks for that ladies.... our chances of conceiving naturally are pretty slim, so I think we might as well try... we are still grieving and regrouping, but I'd rather try than not
It's worth a go Possums if you feel up to it. I had a m/c (no D&C) at the start of January last year and was pg again with DS2 by the end of that month, so it can work out positively. Wishing you all the best .
I have heard that right after a d&c is a great time to try. It is the waiting that sucks I think. People say wait until you recover emotionally, but what better way to feel "recovered" than to be pregnant, which is why you're upset in the first place!
Just wanted to add for anyone else who may have the same questions, that my IVF nurse said, yes, we are fine to try straight away, while waiting for our next IVF cycle...no physical dramas
The last few replies to this thread have given me real hope.
I am hoping that it happens again quickly for DH and I. The miscarriage was only last sunday but by the sounds of things there is no harm in trying again while we wait for our fertility cycle to come round.
Hi Possums,
My FS told me the same as you, to wait until Jan to start a new cycle, I m/c naturally & the doc told me to wait for my next period (whenever that will be). However, I am still going to keep trying naturally - why not! I have been trying for 4 years, why stop now? And if it doesnt happen, then I will be ready for my cycle in Jan - just like you!
Shell xo
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