I had a miscarriage a week ago?

Question

i had a miscarriage a week ago and i stopped bleeding but im still having pains, have anyone had a miscarriage and still had cramping pain and stomach pain.

Answer 1

HCG Levels
Most women can expect their levels to return to a non-pregnant range about 4 - 6 weeks after a pregnancy loss has occurred. This can differentiate by how the loss occurred (spontaneous miscarriage, D&C procedure, abortion, natural delivery), and how high the levels were at the time of the loss.
Health care providers usually will continue to test HCG levels after a pregnancy loss to ensure they return back to 5.0.

tiredness
It is normal to feel emotionally and physically drained following a miscarriage. If possible take a few days off work, and if you can't, make sure you get to bed early, plan rests where possible and postpone anything that isn't urgent.
Make yourself your first priority.

bleeding
If your miscarriage is complete, you can expect your bleeding to taper off rapidly, i.e. over the next week it should get lighter and lighter and stop. All bleeding and spotting should have stopped by seven days. If it persists or is heavier than a normal period, this indicates something is wrong, see your doctor. While you are still bleeding it is important that you shower, not bath, and that you do not swim in public pools because of the risk of contracting an infection.

pain
When the miscarriage is complete, or after a D&C all pain should cease. Again, see your doctor if you have continuing pain.

temperature
Temperature indicates infection which can result in infertility. If you have one see your doctor urgently. You will be treated with antibiotics and possibly a D&C (or repeat D&C).

discharge
If you are having an offensive discharge this could also indicate infection so get checked out.

lactation
This is normal if the pregnancy has lasted longer than 12 weeks and will stop by itself.

menstrual cycle
Ovulation can occur 14 days after a miscarriage with the next period 28 days after the miscarriage, but there is great personal variation. It may take a few cycles before your regular pattern is re-established. This means that you can become pregnant 14 days after a miscarriage if you resume a normal cycle immediately, but there is a great personal variation. It can take up to 6 or 7 weeks for your next period to come if you had "natural" miscarriage (i.e. no D&C or tablets).

sex
Sexual intercourse should be avoided until bleeding has stopped to prevent the risk of infection. Even though your cervix will be closed again, sperm can travel up through it and introduce infection into the uterus, which is still healing.

contraception
If you do not wish to become pregnant immediately, you should start using contraception straight after the miscarriage. Note: The pill should be commenced at the time of the miscarriage. You will not be safe until you have taken the tablets for 14 days.

the physical symptoms of grief
Many women find they experience physical symptoms of grief as well as the emotional aspects. These vary greatly from person to person, and include:

* disturbed sleep and eating patterns
* unexplainable tiredness
* unexpected tears
* disturbing dreams and mental confusion

Be gentle and patient with yourself during this time and take comfort in knowing that these symptoms are normal

Answer 2

I too had a miscarriage a week ago actually on the 15th. I am still having pains on the lower right hand side. I can't tell if it is ovulation already, or if it is still from the miscarriage. I told the doctor and he said it was normal to have pains for about 2 weeks after miscarriage.

Answer 3

Well first of all I am so sorry for your loss. I have had 5 miscarriages.....niether one was fun. Two of them I actually had to be in the hospital for and the other three I passed myself. You will experience pain even after bleeding and it all depends on how far along you were and if your uterus changed shape then that will have "like contractions" to reduce to the normal size. Once again I am sorry for your loss and I do hope that this helped in anyway.

Answer 4

I am so sorry to hear this. I had 2 miscarriages and with both, i had a lot of cramping. Even with a DNC, I cramped and bled. I suggest calling your OB and telling them. I did, and mine prescribed some high powered Motrin. It helped thin my blood, so the cramps let up. It also helped with the pain. I hope you feel better soon!!

Answer 5

You should see the doctor about this sooner rather than later. You may need a D&C done to remove residual tissue, or there may be some infection which needs treating - this can cause abdominal pain.

Answer 6

I have had 3 misscarriage. You will have pain and bleeding. You need to go to a doctor to make sure you passed everything you may have to have a D&C to clean you out. I am sorry for your lose. Please go to a doctor soon and don't be scared its best to go to a doctor. Best of luck

Answer 7

Did you see a doctor? If not, I suggest you call and make an appointment immediately or go to the ER. Best of luck to you.

Answer 8

yes i went to the hospital and had a dialation and cutterage,it takes out whatever was left behind,then the pain will go,it doesn't hurtbut they have to put you to sleep

Answer 9

I am so sorry for your loss.

I would give it another two weeks, but if you do not feel better after that, see or call your doctor.

Answer 10

I had that - and it meant that it wasn't completely over with. You should go to the doctor, you might need to have a D&C done.