When is the best time to take a HPT after a miscarriage?

Question

I have had one previous pregnancy that ended up fine. We were trying for our 2nd child for 9 months finally I had gotten pregnant then on 7/15/07 I had a natural miscarriage at 4 weeks along. On 7/24/07 my HCG levels were back down to 0 on August 5th I took a pregnancy test and it came out negative which I figured it would have but I haven't gotten my period yet its been exactly 5 weeks so far I haven't had any symptoms of getting my period and how long do you think it should take for my period to get back to normal or when should I take a HPT? Thank you all for the answers and advice and please no rude comments

Answer 1

First of all, so sorry for your loss!

Now, after a miscarriage, it normally takes 4 to 6 weeks for your period to return. Given that time frame, it simply could be that your period just hasn't returned yet. Also given that time frame, I would not do a pregnancy test until 8 weeks after the miscarriage (Sept. 9th). This takes into consideration the healing time for the miscarriage, the maximum normal time (6 weeks) for a return of your period and time for hcg levels to rise (the hormone of pregnancy).

Good luck!