Hi everyone...I had a miscarriage on Jan 18th. I was 5 weeks pregnant; didn't need a D&C. I FINALLY got my period yesterday, Feb 20. It has been more painful than my usual periods, and I have more blood clots than usual as well. It seems to be just a little bit lighter than usual, but not much. My husband and I were using the "withdrawal" method and I took 3 pregnancy tests before my period arrived - so the chance that I was pregnant again (and having another miscarriage) is VERY unlikely. Sooo, is it normal for your first period after a miscarriage to be a bit unusual as described above? I will be calling my doctor once my period it over but I wanted to get some real life examples and opinions. Thank you!
2007-02-21 05:01:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
My doctor told us it was ok to have sex after the bleeding stopped...just to let you guys know. All HPTs I took came back negative. The doctor said we could start trying again after one period, which we will begin shortly - since my period finally arrived after the miscarriage.
2007-02-21 05:11:54 · update #1
Yes, that's normal.
I'm sorry for your loss, I personally know the pain. And, I'm sorry you had to go through that. I also had a miscarriage at the end of 2004. I did have to have a D&C, but my period was like you described. A LOT more painful, clottier, and the color was off. My doc said it's just your body repairing itself and nothing to worry about.
I was seeing a reproductive endocronologist (fertility doctor) at the time. He said I did NOT need to wait 4/6 weeks to start trying again. He said the likelyhood of a pregnancy was slim, but if I wanted to give it a shot he was behind me. And, we did. However, we didn't get pregnant until June of 2005.
Alot of that was because it was a very emotional experience for me. I think it depends on the woman, and if you are ready ---- Go for it!!
PS: I don't think you were pregnant either. I think the bleeding was just your regular period. But, it was off because of the trauma you went through last month. Nothing to worry about :))
2007-02-21 05:13:24 · answer #1 · answered by Baby #3 due 10/13/09 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have had 5 miscarriages and never had a painful period with clots afterwards, you need to go to the doctor so they could find out whats going on!
2007-02-21 06:41:16 · answer #2 · answered by Kasja 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have waited at least a month to six weeks before having intercourse again. Just to allow your body to heal. The first period after a miscarriage would tend to be different just due to trauma of the miscarriage.
2007-02-21 05:07:00 · answer #3 · answered by Monte T 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋