How long for AF to return after a D&C/MC?

sarahp · 08-27-2006, 03:06 PM

Miscarraige Mentioned

hi girls!

so, i know i should be "relaxing" and be "patient" but i'm so not good at either of those things (especially the patient part!). so, i'm just curious for those of you who have had the unfortunate experience of a m/c with or without a d&c.....how long did it take for AF to return? was that a similar cycle length to what you had before?

i'm just trying to figure out how long i should expect it to be before my body gets AF again. my cycles were anywhere from 30-40 days long before getting pregnant this 2nd time, and it's currently cd17, and i'm wondering if i'm 1/2 way done this "waiting" cycle, or not. we're not ttc this cycle, but instead letting my body try to get back in the swing of things. once i get AF, i'll actively start ttc again.

thanks for any feedback!
sarah

(also posted on general parenting/pregnancy board)

**BC-Maura** · 08-27-2006, 06:26 PM

Hi Sarah: With both of my m/cs, I resumed cycling as if my m/c was regular AF. I know this because I was temping

. With my D&C (at 10 wks, after a molar pg), I forget how long it was before I started cycling because I stopped paying attention to my cycles when told that I couldn't ttc for 6 months after my HcG returned to 0

. So, I guess I'm not much help... I'm sorry! But I can say that when I was finally able to resume ttc after the 6 months was up, my cycle the same length it had always been.

I hope you see AF soon so you can get back in business...

GOOD LUCK and keep us posted+++++++++++
Maura

sarahp · 08-27-2006, 06:46 PM

thanks maura....i am temping thru this cycle, just so i can see what's going on.....but it's only cd17 so it's early. if i O'd now, i'd be shocked! that NEVER happens!

MT_firegirl · 08-27-2006, 07:52 PM

Your menstrual cycle should return in approximately 4-6 weeks although it may take several months for your cycle to return to a "normal" (for you that is) cycle. Variations in your norm are acceptable clinically for up to a year.

Hope this helps

Kelcey

bluemomma · 08-27-2006, 07:57 PM

I got my AF exactly 28 days after my d&e. My doc did tell me that for some women it can be as long as 3 months or so and even longer until they're regular.

**BC-AEO&A** · 08-28-2006, 02:44 AM

I got AF 26 days after my D&E at 12wks for a blighted ovum, but my cycle took 5 months to resume to a normal LP. I was told anywhere from 4-8 weeks was "normal" for AF to show.

08-27-2006, 03:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
sarahp 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: MA/CT border Posts: 11,779	How long for AF to return after a D&C/MC? Miscarraige Mentioned hi girls! so, i know i should be "relaxing" and be "patient" but i'm so not good at either of those things (especially the patient part!). so, i'm just curious for those of you who have had the unfortunate experience of a m/c with or without a d&c.....how long did it take for AF to return? was that a similar cycle length to what you had before? i'm just trying to figure out how long i should expect it to be before my body gets AF again. my cycles were anywhere from 30-40 days long before getting pregnant this 2nd time, and it's currently cd17, and i'm wondering if i'm 1/2 way done this "waiting" cycle, or not. we're not ttc this cycle, but instead letting my body try to get back in the swing of things. once i get AF, i'll actively start ttc again. thanks for any feedback! sarah (also posted on general parenting/pregnancy board) __________________ Sarah (29) & Bobby (29) Cami ~ 3yrs old Adam ~ 13 months

08-27-2006, 06:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
BC-Maura Board Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 12,946	Hi Sarah: With both of my m/cs, I resumed cycling as if my m/c was regular AF. I know this because I was temping. With my D&C (at 10 wks, after a molar pg), I forget how long it was before I started cycling because I stopped paying attention to my cycles when told that I couldn't ttc for 6 months after my HcG returned to 0. So, I guess I'm not much help... I'm sorry! But I can say that when I was finally able to resume ttc after the 6 months was up, my cycle the same length it had always been. I hope you see AF soon so you can get back in business... GOOD LUCK and keep us posted+++++++++++ Maura

08-27-2006, 06:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
sarahp 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: MA/CT border Posts: 11,779	thanks maura....i am temping thru this cycle, just so i can see what's going on.....but it's only cd17 so it's early. if i O'd now, i'd be shocked! that NEVER happens! __________________ Sarah (29) & Bobby (29) Cami ~ 3yrs old Adam ~ 13 months

08-27-2006, 07:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
MT_firegirl 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Whitefish, MT Posts: 1,638	Your menstrual cycle should return in approximately 4-6 weeks although it may take several months for your cycle to return to a "normal" (for you that is) cycle. Variations in your norm are acceptable clinically for up to a year. Hope this helps Kelcey __________________ Kelcey and James Whitefish, Montana TTC #1 for 14 years my two teensy angels 2008 "Life is not defined by the number of breaths you take, but by the number of moments that take your breath away"

08-28-2006, 02:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
BC-AEO&A 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 19,132	I got AF 26 days after my D&E at 12wks for a blighted ovum, but my cycle took 5 months to resume to a normal LP. I was told anywhere from 4-8 weeks was "normal" for AF to show. __________________ ~A~ *Ethan* *Owen* Aidan Check out the free auction area on FT!!

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08-27-2006, 07:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
bluemomma 100-199 post 3 of hearts Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NH Posts: 130	I got my AF exactly 28 days after my d&e. My doc did tell me that for some women it can be as long as 3 months or so and even longer until they're regular.

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