First period after miscarriage

[rikki]

It's been 22 days since my miscarriage. I started light bleeding yesterday, but today it was crazy heavy with lots of clots. Do you think it is just my period? Should I call my doctor? My cycles are usually 26 days, so it's not a crazy short amount of time, but I wasn't really expecting it. I kind of forgot it would even come.

Also, I think I want an IUD. I'm not planning on having sex in the near future (obviously), but I thought I should get it now while I still have great insurance. Can anyone share their experiences?

[jewel]

I'm so sorry....

I've been there. I am there. My miscarriage ended up with significant complications, and a D&C. I asked the doctor exactly what you are asking. She said that the post-miscarriage period can come in 3 - 6 weeks. She said that it will be heavier than a normal period, probably with clots. She said that it is not concerning unless the clots are golf-ball sized or bigger, and/or you are soaking more than one pad an hour. My last ultrasound showed a good amount of blood and probably clots (maybe tissue) just hanging out in my uterus. I opted to pass on a second D&C and she said it'll come out during that first period.

In my totally non-medical opinion, that's probably where you are. My incomplete D&C was apparent within the first week, so if you are over 3 weeks out, I would guess it is your period.

Of course, you can always go in for an ultrasound to be sure. If you are passing golf ball sized clots, filling more than one pad per hour, have foul smelling discharge/blood, or are in significant pain, I'd definitely go in.

For me, I was (am) so sick of seeing the pregnant ladies in the waiting room, the OB, and the fun internal ultrasound machine. Absent the above symptoms, I'd probably pick up sushi, down a few glasses of wine and stick it out at home for a bit. But that's just me....

Not sure of the IUD post-m/c, but I have known people to get it inserted at their 6 week post-partum appointment or during their first post-partum period. I would guess this might be the same.

[Deleted]

Rikki I have no actual information to give you, other than to say that you've been on my mind! Take care of yourself!

[vanillacourage]

I got my first post-m/c period about 6 weeks after my D&C.

I got the Mirena at 8w PP - insertion was no big deal. It wasn't painful at all, was actually less uncomfortable (different than pain in my mind) than a pap smear. To be fair, I do have a high pain tolerance and your experience might be different, but there are a lot of horror stories out there and that was not my experience at all. After insertion I spotted for a week or so and in the 3 months since have not had a period.

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Hugs Rikki I had a very heavy period after my natural miscarriage. It's so tough, I am thinking of you.

[mie]

I had a D&C and my first period after the procedure was very heavy and longer than my regular cycle.

[lmb5109]

My first period was 25 days after my miscarriage and I was 28-30 days like clock work. It was heavier than normal, but no clots.

[UnderProtest]

So not quite the same, but the period after my chemical pregnancy was definitely heavier and more crampy than usual. And my mirena insertion hurt (and it was 8 weeks pp) and I hate it. I "spotted" for months and now I have 9-11 day periods every 26 or so days. I'm about to have it removed. I know other people have had much better experiences, but I thought I would warn you. I mainly got it to get rid of my period and that has majorly backfired.

And hugs to you, I've been following your story but didn't say anything before because I doubt you know who I am. You are such a strong person and deserve a much better partner in life.