menstruation after miscarraige

August 21, 2007

Hello. I started a miscarraige on June 21st. I did not have a D & C. I finally stopped bleeding and my hormones returned to normal (below 5) on July 18th. Pre-pregnancy I was fairly normal, with a cycle between 28-33 days every month. It's now been 34 days (I know that hardly qualifies as being late!) but I havent had any signs that I am going to menstruate soon. Is it normal to be irregular following a miscarraige? Or could I possibly have gotten pregnant again that soon? Also, I had trans-vaginal ultrasound following hemorhaging near the end of my m/c. The report notes that I have an ovarian cyst and a question of fibroids. Could either of these things been the cause of my m/c? Is it safe to get pregnant again?

August 21, 2007

Hi erin,

It is safe to get pregnant, and you may truly be (check an hpt and let us know). It can also be a missed period as this can happen, but an ovarian cyst let alone fibroids are unlikely to have been the cause of the miscarriage. Please keep us posted and Good Luck!!!

August 21, 2007

thanks! I know that the majority of miscarraiges are caused by chromosomal abnormalities. I have been wondering though if inhalation of chemicals could have played a part. I spray painted several flower pots in my hallway, ventilation is minimal. I was at the time 3 weeks pregnant, but I did not know it. I was 7w6d when I m/c. I looked at the can afterwards and it warns pregnant woman to stay away. Do you think it is possible that the spray paint could have triggered the m/c?

August 21, 2007

Hi Erin,

It is possible, but unfortunately pure speculation at this point even though there may be an association, especially since m/c are still most commonly caused by abnormalities.

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