Menstrual Cycle after Miscarriage

[anital]

Hi Babbles,

I had a miscarriage about 5 months ago. We found out at 10 weeks when we had our first scan, there was no hearbeat. We were absolutely devasted. I still find it difficult to talk about sometimes without breaking down. I was actually quite surprised at how hard i took it considering i was only 10 weeks along. But we were so excited when we first found out. The whole ordeal was a nightmare for the rest of the week. I was booked in for a D&C which never happened, even though the hospital kept me in over night with no food or water. Finally the next morning the doc came around to tell me they could only fit me in that evening. I made them take my IV out and booked in to a private clining a day later. I ended up having the D&C on our 4th wedding anniversary

After the inital bleeding (and pain)from the D&C (which lasted 2 weeks!) I didn't get a period for 6 weeks after that and ever since my cycles have been at a minimum 40 days long and PAINFUL for the first 2-3 days.

I don't know if what's happening to my body is normal but I plan to go and see my doc once my next period comes along (currently at 32 days and counting...). We're talking about trying again maybe in a couple of months and i'm now worried the D&C has screwed up my whole system.

I went thru so many different moods and phases after the D&C. My poor husband just didnt know what to do. He was so supportive and gave me my space and time to do what i needed to. We really lost our connection for a while there, but thank gd we are now back on track. I don't think i'll ever get over it, but i realise that i need to move on now and enjoy the things i have. It was our first try and i'm only in my mid twenties so we have time to try again.

I never realised how common it was to miscarry, very few people actually talk about it.

I hope you have a lot of love and support around you

AL

[alic]

Just wanted to provide an update to my previous post, when I was still hormonally challenged and basically still quite unwell 7 months after my miscarriage with our first child, last year. At the time I went to see a couple of local GPs who wanted to diagnose me with irritable bowel syndrome (after I quite clearly stated my symptoms of ovarian pain, sore boobs and excrutiatingly long cycles)

I finally went to see an obstetrician privately, who after a tv scan had my problems diagnosed within seconds. I have mild PCOS and my system was struggling to get going again, my eggs were not reaching full maturity, not being released regualrly and were clogging up my ovaries. Having received this diagnosis I was able to take some positive action regarding diet and fitness and after ruling out all other potential probs such as blockages, sperm count etc. we were able to discuss various treatment options (as we have no children and I'm 38 already).

Since January I've been following a low gi diet and exercising more regularly (45-60 mins sessions) and have lost 7lbs (now weighing 135lbs) and, most importantly, my last 3 cycles have returned to normal (between 29 and 31 days). I've been booking in with my local GP nurse every cycle for a blood test (timed 7 days before bleeding is expected to start) in order to measure my progesterone and sure enough levels have indicated that I've started ovulating again. My ovarian pain is gone and I look and feel healthy and happy.

Last cycle my progesterone was much higher than usual and caused me to do a hpt, which showed a big fat positive. I am 6 weeks and 1 day pregnant now, with no complications yet (I'd already started spotting at 5 weeks last time) and I feel completely different about this pregnancy. This was conceived naturally, as I was due to start on clomid this coming cycle.

Time will tell whether all goes well, but I just wanted to share my experience that; a) if you can find a healthcare professional who can tell you what's wrong, you can regain control of the situation and b) by regaining control you stand a much better chance of taking that crucial first step on the long road that is pregnancy.

Good luck to everyone xx

[lauren22]

sorry for hijaking this thread
but a question i have piercing pain in my lower left abdomal ovary area
but its been only just 2 weeks since my miscariage?
i could not possibly be ovulating and ive only had ovulation pain and handful of time mostly when i first got my period at 11
i dont think it would be but what else could it be?