AF after m/c

Hi all,
Am just wondering how other people have experienced their period return following a miscarriage...

TMI probably: I finally miscarried naturally in Sept (after 5 weeks of expectant waiting) - carried on spotting/bleeding for about 3 weeks then 31 days after mc had one largish bleed and spotting for a day but that was it. Have now had another 31 cycle and am spotting but nothing particularly startling or anything that requires attn or a pad or anything.

Is this the same for you guys, or did it all pretty much go back to 'normal' for you? If similar, how long til regular AF flow began again?

Cheers
MB

I had a natural m/c at 6w2d and then got my AF exactly 26 days later (normal for me was 26-28 days). That AF was actually much much heavier than the m/c itself, I then got pregnant so can't answer much more about my cycle returning to normal.

It wouldn't hurt to see your doc, I would think if you are getting bleeding everything 31 days it should be what you would normally have had. Doesn't hurt for the peace of mind either

Mine returned to normal as if the miscarriage was just another AF. Could you have retained products?

This last m/c was my first natural one and funnily enough has been the only one where my AF hasn't returned to normal straight away.

With the others I had a normal AF 28-30 days after the m/c but this time round the AF was on schedule but I only had 2 days bleeding and then 1 day spotting.

I was concerned about retained product so went to my GP who did a pregancy test (to check HCG levels) and referred me for another scan (beware it will probably cost you full price because it is 14 days after m/c )

Scan showed no product but be interesting to see what this months visit has in store for me...

Hi MB, glad you started this thread :) I actually started a similar topic about two weeks ago then changed my mind because I thought I might just be feeding my own paranoia! But my periods have not gone back to normal - they're there, but the cycle isn't as regular as it was, the bleeding is heavier, the surrounding symptoms are different. I am off to dr tomorrow just to check it out. But from cursory googling (always dangerous!) I gather that anything can be normal after a miscarriage...

I've also decided that hormones have got a LOT to answer for, I'm sure I'm not the first woman to work that one out! Some days the grief of the miscarriage is a sad but manageable thing in my life. Other days the end of the world!! I know grief comes and goes but I think there's an extra element there and I am considering some "witchy poo" treatment might be in order...

Jo I agree hormones do have a huge amount to answer for. re the "witchy poo" treatment I went to my naturopath a few days after my D&C and was definately feeling alot more balanced emotionally wise within a couple of days of taking her brew (don't get me wrong the grief is still there just alot less like a big black hole). Can't really comment on the AF side of things as it's only been 2 weeks but am due to go back to her in a couple of weeks so she can do something else to me.
Anyway after blabbing on my point is I think it is definately worth a go.

Oh wow Azza! Your the first person Ive come across who has had a reaction to it... Unlucky! I hope it managed to get you on the right track while you could take it anyway.

On the witchy-poo subject, Jo - My accupunture is working a treat. I honestly feel better now than I have for a couple of years! Am now down to monthly visits to keep that pesky 'chi' in balance :)

Well my AF started yesterday which is exactly 28 days since my D&C, so seems I have gone straight back to normal. Don't know if that is down to my naturopaths treatments but I figure it can't of hurt the process. If anyone wants a recomendation for a good naturopath let me know (she is in Westharbour, Auckland).

YES I am enjoying the sunshine!!! :)