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Pregnancy after miscarriage: Chances & success stories

If you’re trying for a baby, having a miscarriage can be understandably heartbreaking. However, it can be reassuring to know that most women go on to have a healthy pregnancy after miscarriage. Less than 5% of women will have two consecutive miscarriages, while only 1% will have three or more consecutive miscarriages. But how soon can you start trying again, and what does pregnancy after miscarriage feel like? We put our questions to Dr. Allison Rodgers, obstetrician and gynecologist at Fertility Centers of Illinois, US, and spoke to two women to hear their stories. 

Pregnancy after miscarriage: What can you expect?

The thought of getting pregnant right after a miscarriage can be overwhelming, and you should never feel pressured to rush if you’re not feeling ready. If you do decide to try for another baby quite soon after a miscarriage, and you get pregnant, then you may start experiencing pregnancy symptoms — like nausea, fatigue, or tender breasts — while your mind is still adjusting to the loss of the previous pregnancy. “It’s important to realize the emotional toll a miscarriage can have on how you feel in a subsequent pregnancy,” says Dr. Rodgers. 

It’s also natural to feel worried about your upcoming baby. Feeling anxious about pregnancy after miscarriage is perfectly understandable. “Many people will not feel a sense of relief until their baby is in their arms,” says Dr. Rodgers. “Remember that once we see a heartbeat [at your first ultrasound scan, between weeks six and 12 of your pregnancy, the chances of miscarriage drop to less than 5%. So each week and milestone that goes by, your chances of another loss drop.” 

Unfortunately, miscarriage can be fairly common, so you can take some small comfort in knowing that you are not alone in how you’re feeling. Around one in five pregnancies end in miscarriage, while more than 80% of miscarriages will occur within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. However, after that, the rate of miscarriage decreases rapidly, so try to put your mind at ease as best you can once you reach the second trimester. The probability of a pregnancy ending in miscarriage is 25% at four weeks, 5% at eight weeks, 1.7% at 12 weeks, and just 0.5% at 16 weeks.

If you’re experiencing anxiety about your pregnancy after miscarriage, this might impact how quickly you decide to tell your friends and family the news. “The timing of when to announce a pregnancy is different for everyone,” says Dr. Rodgers. “After my loss, I waited until after my second trimester had confirmed a healthy baby. You will know when you are comfortable.” 

As Dr. Rodgers points out, “There is no right or wrong time.”

How soon can you get pregnant after a miscarriage?

Many people feel they need some space to grieve before considering conceiving after miscarriage. Others might take comfort from starting to try again. Either is natural, so it’s whatever feels right for you. But from a physical health perspective, how soon is too soon to get pregnant after a miscarriage?

“You can start trying to get pregnant with your next menstrual cycle after a miscarriage,” says Dr. Rodgers. “If you are following your hCG levels, the hormone that tracks pregnancy, you should wait until your hCG is all the way to zero to start trying again [you can track your hCG levels by taking a regular at-home pregnancy test]. This typically takes six weeks. The adage of waiting three months is just not medically accurate.”

When is the best time to get pregnant after a miscarriage?

This will all depend on how you’re feeling. “The best time is as soon as you feel emotionally and physically ready,” says Dr. Rodgers. With that in mind, try not to compare your path with others’ or to take any steps because you think that’s what you should be doing.

What are the chances of having another miscarriage?

Remember, most people will go on to have a healthy pregnancy after miscarriage. As we’ve seen, less than 5% of women will have two consecutive miscarriages, while only 1% will have three or more consecutive miscarriages. Try to remember these facts if you find that your anxious thoughts are running away with you.  

One factor that can influence the likelihood of having another miscarriage is your age. “The older you are, the higher your chance of another loss,” explains Dr. Rodgers. That’s because an embryo is more likely to have abnormalities with its chromosomes in older parents, which can reduce its chance of implanting and surviving pregnancy. However, rest assured that many people over 40 go on to conceive and deliver a healthy baby. Recent data showed that the birth rate for women aged 40–44 rose by around 3% each year between 1985 and 2019, before rising by a further 2% in 2021 compared to 2020.

Do the signs of pregnancy after miscarriage differ?

Some people think the signs of pregnancy might be stronger after miscarriage, but this isn’t necessarily the case. “Each pregnancy can have different symptoms,” explains Dr. Rodgers. “While some symptoms like nausea are good signs that a pregnancy is progressing, not all healthy pregnancies have symptoms. ” So if you find that you aren’t experiencing any pregnancy symptoms, try not to panic. Remember that you can always book an appointment with your health care provider if you have any questions or concerns.

Should you get some additional tests before trying to conceive after miscarriage?

There are some tests that you can do yourself after having a miscarriage, but in other instances, you’d need see a doctor. “I would recommend taking a [pregnancy] test to make sure your hCG is down to zero,” says Dr. Rodgers. “If you aren’t getting your period within a month after your loss, you should see your doctor. You can always do a urine home pregnancy test to make sure it’s negative first. If you had a big blood loss, your doctor could check your blood count to make sure you are not anemic. And if you have more than one miscarriage, you certainly should get evaluated by a medical provider like a reproductive endocrinologist for recurrent pregnancy loss.” This is because they’ll be able to help look into what might be causing the miscarriages.

There are a number of tests that your doctor can do if you’ve had more than one miscarriage. “Typically, they would involve looking at the karyotypes for both partners [a test for chromosomal abnormalities], the shape of the uterus [to test for things like polyps or suspected scar tissue], checking for antibodies that can attack a pregnancy, making sure your hormones like thyroid and prolactin are normal, and making sure you don’t have diabetes,” explains Dr. Rodgers. 

Is there anything you can do to improve the chances of pregnancy after miscarriage?

As with trying to conceive under any circumstances, being as healthy as possible is always a good idea. “This means not smoking or using nicotine, and limiting caffeine and alcohol,” says Dr. Rodgers. 

But remember, whether or not you go on to have a healthy pregnancy after miscarriage is not something you can control. “It’s important to remember that miscarriage is not your fault,” says Dr. Rodgers. “There is nothing you can do to prevent a miscarriage or cause a miscarriage. In fact, doing genetic testing on embryos after in vitro fertilization (IVF) is the only real way to reduce chances of miscarriages due to chromosomal abnormalities.” So no matter what, know that you are not to blame if you do experience a miscarriage.

Success stories

Bex, 38, experienced a miscarriage when she was 35, after having had three children. “​​It just took the bottom out of my world,” she said. “I remember saying to my husband, when I was still in hospital and hadn’t even passed the baby, ‘We can try again, can’t we?’” 

As Bex had to have medical and surgical treatment following the miscarriage, she wanted to wait for three cycles before trying again to give her body a chance to recover. The process — from tracking her ovulation to planning the right time to have sex — felt different from how it had felt before. “Miscarriage steals so much from you, because everything is tainted by sadness, even intimacy,” says Bex.  

Exactly six months after her baby loss, Bex found out she was pregnant again with her daughter, who is now two. “You’re delighted, but it doesn’t erase the pain that you went through,” she says. “I had this guilt that the baby I lost would somewhere be thinking that I didn’t want it enough, and that I was replacing it.” 

Bex found comfort from speaking to women who’d had similar experiences. She decided to set up a baby loss support group on Facebook. It gained 2,100 members overnight — one of whom was Laura. 

"We’re never told a narrative of motherhood where it doesn’t work out"

Now 37, Laura had seven miscarriages before giving birth to her son in 2019. “The longer it went on, the more withdrawn I became,” says Laura. “Hope was pretty hard to come by towards the end. I was desperate to be a mom, but it felt like the possibility was slipping away. I grieved for the loss of motherhood more than I grieved for each individual baby.” 

After seeing various specialists, Laura eventually found a doctor who gave her answers — and a plan. She was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, which meant her body was attacking each pregnancy. When she next got pregnant, Laura started taking immunosuppressants. And it worked. 

As the pregnancy with her son progressed, Laura didn’t let herself believe it was really happening. “I used to talk about ‘if’ the baby arrives, not ‘when,’” she says. “Even as I went in for my cesarean, I could not picture having a [real], crying baby.” 

After being in denial for so long, Laura was worried that she’d struggle to bond with her son. “But it was absolutely amazing,” she says. “He was a wonderful baby. And he’s a wonderful toddler. I feel very, very lucky.” 

When Bex and Laura met on social media, they decided more needed to be done to support women going through baby loss and pregnancy after miscarriage. They set up The Worst Girl Gang Ever, a podcast, support group, learning platform, and book to help women navigate life after baby loss. 

“As girls, we’re never told a narrative of motherhood where it doesn’t work out or that you might not come home with a baby,” says Bex. “So when it happens to us, we completely lose confidence in a world we thought we knew. We want to get it all out in the open.”  

Pregnancy after miscarriage: The takeaway

Please remember that if you’re struggling with baby loss, you are not as alone as you might feel. There is no right or wrong way to process the emotional and physical toll that it can take on your mind and body, and only you and your partner can decide on the “right” time to start trying again. If you’re looking for support, organizations such as Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support in the United States and Tommy’s in the United Kingdom can provide further information.

Remember that most people go on to have a healthy pregnancy after miscarriage, so there’s a good reason to stay hopeful. Whatever your chosen next steps, make sure you get the support you deserve. 

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I’m pregnant again, but don’t feel excited. Is this normal?

Whether you planned to get pregnant again or not, you may have conflicting feelings. You may feel excited or relieved that you’re pregnant again, but also worried about how this pregnancy will progress. Some women may still be grieving for the baby they lost and feel guilty about feeling happy.

Any feelings you have are natural. Pregnancy can be a very emotional experience, and you’ve been through a very difficult time. Be kind to yourself.

“We got pregnant 3 months after my miscarriage and now have a healthy 1 year old. I got emotional on the estimated due date of the failed pregnancy, even though I was pregnant at the time. I was also emotional on the 2-year anniversary of finding out I had miscarried, even though my son was almost 1 by that point. I felt guilty about this sadness, because I wouldn't have my son had our other baby survived. But talking to others helped me realise that this was normal, that it was OK to feel upset and that it bore no reflection on the love I have for my son.”

Samantha

Will I get extra care in this pregnancy?

Many women and their partners would like to have extra care in pregnancy after a previous miscarriage. However, the care you will have during this pregnancy will depend on your medical history.

If you have had 1 or 2 early miscarriages before, it’s unlikely that you will have any extra care during this pregnancy. But try to keep in mind that most miscarriages are a one-off and there is a good chance of having a successful pregnancy in the future. Find out more about your care after 1 or 2 miscarriages.  

If you’ve had recurrent miscarriages, or a late miscarriage, you should have specialist care, which can include extra scans. This will either be arranged by the hospital that has cared for you during your miscarriages, or through your GP.

Find out more about your care after 3 miscarriages.

Find out about getting referred to a miscarriage specialist. 

Can I have extra ultrasound scans?

Extra ultrasound scans won’t guarantee anything or predict how your pregnancy will progress, but it may give you some peace of mind. If you do want an early scan, you can talk to your GP or Early Pregnancy Unit, although it isn’t always possible to have one.

Some people pay to have scans through private healthcare, but this can be expensive. There are also independent baby scanning services that offer ultrasound scans. 

All baby scanning services offering diagnostic procedures that use ultrasound in the UK must be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). If the service is not registered they may be practising illegally and without appropriate insurance. 

Find out more about choosing a baby scanning service. 

Some women and couples may find the idea of having extra scans does not help and increases their anxiety. It may help to talk to your midwife about how you feel before making a decision.

If you’ve previously had an ectopic pregnancy, you should be offered a scan at 6 to 8 weeks to check that the baby is developing in the right place.

If you have had a molar pregnancy, tell your GP straightaway so they can organise early scans for you.

Will I miscarry again?

It’s completely natural to worry about this. But if you have miscarried before it doesn’t mean that it will happen again. Try to remember that most people who miscarry are likely to have a successful pregnancy in the future.

Unfortunately, there is nothing to you can do that will guarantee that you won’t have a miscarriage again. All you can do is try to stay positive and focus on your physical and emotional health during this pregnancy, taking it one day at a time if you need to.

You can use the Tommy's Miscarriage Support Tool to  find out your chance of a successful next pregnancy and get personalised information and support.

“I was fortunate enough to become pregnant 2 months after I miscarried our first baby at 6 weeks, and I can remember feeling extremely anxious throughout the pregnancy. I constantly worried I was bleeding and found myself making multiple trips to the toilet just to check. I found hearing or reading other people’s stories of successful pregnancies after loss reassuring. I also found that the best way to deal with my anxiety was to take the pregnancy 1 day at a time, sometimes 1 hour at a time, and to set little milestones that I could achieve and tick off, week by week, scan to scan, kick by kick. However, if I’m perfectly honest, I didn’t fully relax until I had my son in my arms and I knew that he was safe.”

Elle

I can’t guarantee I won’t miscarry again, but can I reduce the risk?

We don’t always know why miscarriages happen, which can make it very difficult to prevent them.

It’s important to go to all your antenatal appointments and any other medical appointments you are offered during pregnancy. Follow your medical professional’s advice, especially if they were able to find a cause for your previous miscarriage and you are having treatment.

However, try to remember that most miscarriages aren’t caused by anything you or your partner have or haven’t done. But there are several things you can do to limit the risk of miscarriage and increase the chances of a healthy pregnancy. This includes:

  • not smoking 
  • eating a healthy, balanced diet
  • losing weight before pregnancy if you are overweight or obese
  • managing your weight gain if you are overweight or obese in pregnancy
  • trying to avoid certain infections during pregnancy, including rubella
  • avoiding certain foods in pregnancy
  • not drinking alcohol or using illegal drugs in pregnancy
  • staying active 
  • limiting your caffeine intake before and during pregnancy.

What can I do if I can’t calm my anxiety during this pregnancy?

Many women who have miscarried before develop anxiety or depression during pregnancy. Some women even experience post-traumatic stress.

If you or your partner are feeling low, don’t hide your feelings or suffer in silence. You are not alone. Tell your GP and midwife how you feel. They will help you access the help you need, which may include support from a specialist mental health maternity team.

Our midwives are also at the end of the phone if you need to talk. You can speak to them free of charge from 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday on 0800 0147 800.

Does stress cause a miscarriage?

Being concerned about whether anxiety or stress affects your baby is completely understandable. But stress is not linked to an increased risk of miscarriage.

Stress like this can also create a vicious cycle of thoughts. If you feel anxious during your pregnancy, you may begin to worry if this is affecting your baby and become even more anxious.

Your mental wellbeing in pregnancy is just as important as your physical health. So, try to take care of your mind as well as your body. Read more about ways to relax during pregnancy.

Should I tell people about this pregnancy?

Whether you tell anyone about this pregnancy is entirely up to you (and your partner, if you have one). Some women and couples feel that sharing some happy news helps them move on from previous heartbreak. Others feel more comfortable keeping their pregnancy private for as long as they can.

Take your time and decide what’s best for you. Just remember that that you are not somehow ‘tempting fate’ if you do want to share your news. This does not affect the outcome of any pregnancy.

If you are feeling anxious about this pregnancy, it may help to tell someone you trust. This could be someone who supported you through your miscarriage. They may be able to help if you’re feeling tired or sick or just be there to listen. It can be comforting to know that someone is there to look out for you and understands how you feel.

Other support networks

There are lots of organisations, support groups and online communities that provide support with issues around wellbeing and mental health in pregnancy and afterwards.

You can also join our Parenting After Loss support group on Facebook, where you can talk to other women with similar experiences.

“When I first fell pregnant my best friend was pregnant the same time. When I lost the baby and her pregnancy went on to be successful it had a long-lasting traumatic effect on me and on my third pregnancy. I was convinced that history would repeat itself and I would be the one not bringing home a baby at the end of it. It affected me so much that I avoided seeing her for my entire pregnancy. It’s hard not to compare pregnancies and think the worst if you’re experiencing different symptoms to your friends.”

Vicky

Tips for reassurance in pregnancy after a miscarriage

  • Try not to bottle anything up. Tell your midwife, doctors or hospital know if you are worried about anyone or want to talk through any concerns. Some people worry about wasting people’s time. You’re not, and no-one will think that.
  • Stress and anxiety can make it difficult to take things in. It may be helpful to take a list of questions you want to ask to your appointments and write things down while you’re there.
  • Some women may feel that they didn’t get the care or support they needed before their miscarriage, which may affect their relationship with healthcare professionals. If this is the case, you may feel more comfortable taking someone with you to your appointments to be your advocate.
  • Contact your midwife straight away if you have any symptoms you are worried about. Everything may be fine, but it’s important to get checked out
  • Tell your midwife about any dates that may be difficult for you. For example, you may need extra support around the time you lost your baby.
  • Try writing down your thoughts and worries. Lots of people use having a diary as a way of releasing their emotions and anxieties.
  • Some women feel that they will jinx their pregnancy if they do anything to prepare for life as a mum. Try to remember that packing your hospital bag or buying baby clothes will not affect the outcome of any pregnancy. Still, don’t put yourselves under too much pressure to do things you don’t want to do. If you’re feeling unprepared, perhaps your partner, family or friend could get a few essentials together for you.
  • Look after yourself extra carefully. Grief is tiring, even more so if you are pregnant. Try to give yourself time out and doing things you enjoy or make you relax every day.

Difficulty bonding with your baby

Some women have told us that they have had difficulties bonding with their baby during pregnancy or even after the birth This may be because they are afraid to, in case anything happens.

Not every woman feels a bond with their baby straight away and for some reason these feelings change after they give birth. You can talk to your midwife if you are finding these feelings difficult to cope with.

Any difficulties bonding with your baby after their birth can be difficult to cope with, especially as these feelings are often unexpected. After all, this is the healthy baby that you’ve been waiting for. Be kind to yourself. You are not alone in feeling this way. Bonding is a gradual process, and it may take you weeks or even months to feel close to your baby.

Maybe you didn’t allow yourself to bond with your baby for fear of another loss or perhaps you had a difficult pregnancy or labour.

Whatever the reason may be, try to remember that your feelings are normal. The idea that women fall in love instantly with their babies is a myth. Some women do, but many women find that their love grows slowly over the first few weeks as they get to know and care for their baby.

Also, remember that you are a new mum. Even if you’ve waited a very long time for this baby, you will have your emotional ups and downs like any other new parent. Your body is still in recovery after the birth and you’re probably feeling sore and hormonal as your body takes its time getting used to not being pregnant anymore. You’re also probably trying to find your way feeding your baby and coping with sleepless nights. All of this can make you experience a huge range of emotions.

It’s easy to forget during this time but try to take care of yourself. Try to eat properly, sleep when you can and let someone else take care of your baby sometimes so you can take a break, even if it’s just to have a long shower. It’s much easier to look after your baby if you feel good yourself.

Your bond with your baby should come in time. In the meantime, try our ideas for bonding with your baby.

Postnatal depression

Sometimes, if you’re finding it difficult to bond with your baby, feel sad, hopeless or guilty all the time for weeks or months after you’ve had a baby, it could be a sign of postnatal depression. This can be treated with the right care and support, and most women will make a full recovery.

Talk to your midwife, health visitor or GP about how you feel. They can help you get the best support for how you’re feeling.

Find out more about your mental health after birth.

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Termination of a desired pregnancy almost always becomes a shock for a woman. A miscarriage is invariably accompanied by feelings, as a result of which a whole cascade of psychological problems is triggered. Due to mental pain, relationships with loved ones worsen, there is a desire to find those responsible for what happened.

But sooner or later the peace of mind is restored, and the woman is ready to try to get pregnant again. It is important to understand that after a miscarriage, pregnancy should proceed under the close supervision of specialists. You should first undergo an examination and identify the cause of the previous failure.

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Causes and consequences of miscarriage

The term "miscarriage" is commonly referred to as a sudden termination of pregnancy that arose due to problems with the woman's health or as a result of fetal pathology. Among the main factors that can provoke an interruption are:

  • cervical insufficiency;
  • effects of hormones;
  • diseases of the thyroid gland;
  • disorders in the cardiovascular system;
  • obesity;
  • transferred infectious diseases;
  • immune factor (perception of the embryo as a foreign body).

A miscarriage occurs before the 28th week of pregnancy and carries certain risks. Thus, interruption is accompanied by blood loss, which, without timely assistance, can be a danger to a woman's life. Serious hormonal imbalances are also observed, and during curettage, endometrial injury occurs.

Pregnancy planning after miscarriage

Physiologically, the body of a woman after a miscarriage is restored within a few months. However, doctors recommend trying to get pregnant again no earlier than six months later. This time is necessary to recover from the stress, as well as to identify and eliminate the causes that led to the loss of an unborn baby. If pregnancy occurs immediately after a miscarriage, the risk of re-interruption is high.

When planning a pregnancy, it is necessary to take into account the reasons for the miscarriage. For this purpose, a comprehensive examination, consultations of an obstetrician-gynecologist, endocrinologist, therapist, and geneticist are prescribed. If the pregnancy is terminated due to a woman's health problems, treatment is prescribed.

To create favorable conditions for conception, you should follow the doctor's recommendations, for example:

  • reduction in medication;
  • taking vitamins;
  • balanced diet;
  • giving up bad habits;
  • moderate physical activity;
  • stress minimization.

Assigned studies

At the stage of pregnancy planning after a miscarriage, the following examinations are prescribed:

  • general and biochemical blood tests;
  • blood test for hormones;
  • testing for sexually transmitted infections;
  • Ultrasound of the pelvic organs to detect possible pathologies of the uterus, appendages;
  • Ultrasound of the adrenal glands and thyroid gland.

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When can you get pregnant after a miscarriage - the opinion of geneticists

No matter how scary it sounds, miscarriages are common. One in four women experience this condition while trying to get pregnant. In most cases, the failed mother does not even know about the irreversible changes that have occurred in her body, since they occur before the conception became known. Couples who know about the misfortune that happened are interested in when it is possible to become pregnant after a miscarriage, and what conditions must be observed in order to endure and give birth to a healthy baby.

5 things you should know about miscarriage

Fortunately, many women who experience early and late miscarriages go further in their desire to become a mother. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the facts that confirm the frequency of miscarriage and indicate the normal fertility of a woman in the subsequent period:

1. Very early miscarriages that occur shortly after implantation of the embryo are called chemical pregnancy. During this period, a woman may not know that she is pregnant;

2. Most miscarriages occur within the first three months after conception. After the 13-week mark and the end of the first trimester, the likelihood of spontaneous abortion decreases;

3. Miscarriages in the second trimester are rare. This is 1-5% of the number of all pregnancies. If a spontaneous abortion occurred after 20 weeks, it is customary to talk about a stillbirth;

4. Trying to figure out how long it takes to get pregnant after a miscarriage, study all the possible reasons why the misfortune happened. In most situations, it is the result of chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus. This may be due to the action of the sperm or the egg. The second option is more likely, since the eggs are at rest, maturing in the ovaries for many years, while the sperm is constantly being renewed;

5. More than 85% of women after a late miscarriage can become pregnant again and give birth to healthy children. But many of them are in a difficult psychological state, which can create a real problem for conception. American researchers believe that it is very important to focus on self-soothing techniques, meditation, and learn to act through negative thoughts. The support of loved ones is very important during this period.

How long can you get pregnant after a miscarriage, and how long should a woman look after an accident? Each case is unique, and when a woman decides to conceive again depends on many factors. If there was a molar or ectopic pregnancy, when asked when it is possible to become pregnant after a miscarriage, doctors in most situations recommend waiting until the menstrual cycle is restored (at least one period after a miscarriage). But this is not the ultimate truth.

When can I get pregnant after a miscarriage - research, experiments, observations

How long should a woman wait to try to conceive again? Recent studies by scientists from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (USA) have shown that by trying to conceive within 3 months after an accident, couples increase the success of their attempts by 71% and subsequently give birth to healthy children. The study, which was based on the conceptual question - is it possible to get pregnant after a miscarriage immediately or should you wait - in the example of 1000 couples, it showed that timing matters.

765 couples tried to get pregnant in the first 90 days after a miscarriage and in 77% of cases they conceived and gave birth to a healthy baby. For those couples who waited longer than the specified period, only in 23% of cases a child was born. This proves - finding out how much you can get pregnant after a miscarriage, cast aside doubts - try to conceive. Scientists have proven that couples should not wait a certain period. The main thing is the psychological and physiological readiness for pregnancy.

How long before ovulation after a miscarriage

A miscarriage is usually accompanied by bleeding, but this cannot be considered a menstrual period. The discharge of blood is a sign of uterine cleansing. The first period will pass approximately two weeks after the first ovulation. Ovulation can be delayed if there is a high level of pregnancy hormone in the blood. On average, it occurs 14-20 days after the loss of the fetus. It is important not to try to conceive until the hormonal background is restored and the pregnancy hormone is close to zero.

It will not be superfluous to take a pregnancy test and wait until the result is negative. This is the only way to make sure that the uterus does not contain residual effects of a failed pregnancy. In some cases, the uterus may contain foreign tissue, which can lead to fertility problems and cause abnormal bleeding. But if the level of hCG is zero, and the woman feels good, the dilemma of whether it is possible to become pregnant after a miscarriage should not worry her. The answer is obvious - yes.

If a woman has a history of two or three miscarriages in a row, this is called a recurrent miscarriage. In this case, you should contact the services of doctors for a detailed study of the situation in order to prevent its recurrence. If after the examination no serious violations are found, the chances of having healthy offspring are high.

Treatment - is cleaning required

The main goal of treatment during or after a miscarriage is to prevent bleeding and infection. The earlier the pregnancy, the more likely it is that the body will get rid of the embryonic tissue on its own without the use of additional medical procedures. If this does not happen, the most common method to stop bleeding is cleaning (curettage, curettage, dilatation).

A surgical procedure is often performed after a miscarriage in the first trimester. The doctor dilates the cervix, scrapes or removes the contents. Curettage can be performed by scraping the walls of the uterus with a curette or a suction device (vacuum aspiration). When worried about when you can get pregnant after a miscarriage and curettage, study the information more carefully or ask your doctor a question.

About 50% of women who have a miscarriage do not have a curettage. If a spontaneous abortion occurred before the 10-week period, then the probability of self-cleansing of the uterus is high. If later, most likely the miscarriage will be incomplete, which requires mandatory cleaning. Also, curettage is necessary after an abortion in order to clean the uterine cavity from foreign inclusions. In any case, expectant tactics should be reasonable, you must trust the doctor's opinion.

Risks after curettage

If there is no doubt when it is possible to get pregnant after a miscarriage, and the terms determined by doctors without cleaning and curettage are the minimum value, then how are things going with curettage? Does the procedure affect conception and can it cause fear of a repeated miscarriage? To figure out when you can get pregnant after a miscarriage and curettage, let's figure out what complications minimally invasive surgery can provoke.

Complications after cleansing

Cleaning, like any surgery, can cause some complications.

In the short term, these are:

  • excessive bleeding shortly after surgery;
  • uterine perforation;
  • trauma of the cervix;
  • infectious process and pain in the pelvic area.

In the long term with a history of cleansing, it is possible:

  • Development of chronic infection;
  • Adhesions (tissue scarring) inside the uterus.

After the operation, the patient may experience spastic pain. You can remove them with painkillers recommended by the doctor. You can use drugs based on paracetamol (for example, Panadol) or a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory group (Brufen, Nurofen). Even with cleansing without complications, bleeding is observed for several days after the procedure. This period is different in duration for each woman. If severe bleeding develops, due to which the pad gets wet through every 30-60 minutes, you should immediately consult a doctor.

When can you get pregnant after a miscarriage and a purge - we answer questions

When asked when you can get pregnant after a miscarriage and curettage, and after how many days you can have sex, the answer is quite objective. Intimacy is available at least two weeks later, after the bleeding stops and the tissues begin to return to normal.

It is imperative to consult a doctor if you develop a fever, have vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor, abdominal and pelvic pains are gaining more intensity, bleeding is increasing.

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