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Ovulation after miscarriage. HELP!!!

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MagicalCreatures · 16/02/2018 00:00

Hi
I’m not really sure what Answers I’m looking for but I had a long drawn out miscarriage where I bled for 2 weeks, then had medical management which didn’t work but then passed the sac naturally 5 days later around the 27th Jan.
The bleeding slowed almost immediately after losing the sac and came to a stop on the 2nd Feb.
But I have no idea when to expect to ovulate again or have my next period.
I’ve been testing my HCG is falling by using pregnancy tests like the doctor asked. I’ve been doing them roughly every 4 days. The lines were getting fainter. But I’ve tested today - 4 days after the last one and it’s not much lighter at all.
It’s now been 3 weeks since I roughly lost the Sac.
Should my HCG be back to zero by now.
My husband and I have been having unprotected sex but surely I can’t be pregnanct again.
Can you ovulate whilst your HCG is still high.

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Megan1591 · 16/11/2020 09:19

Advice needed:
I miscarried nearly 2 weeks ago at 9weeks 2 days.
The top test is a pregnancy test
Second test is a onestep ovulation test
Bottom test is a wondfo ovulation test
All with the same second morning urine.
I usually ovulate on day 15-16.
Why would each test be a different result?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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MagicalCreatures · 21/02/2018 22:47

Thankyou so much girls x x

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SWCharlie · 21/02/2018 21:55

Oh my gosh, how awful. I hope that really is the end of it now and you can move forwards. I was very sad for a while afterwards, so be prepared for that and remember you can get pregnant and will do again soon. Big hugs x

xLeanne128 · 21/02/2018 18:19

Take care of yourself and lots of rest. Have a large glass of wine. Hugs xxx

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MagicalCreatures · 21/02/2018 18:15

Hi again
Just to let you know that the specialist did another scan today and he was pretty sure it was left over pregnancy tissue so decided to scrape it out there and then!!!!! Open the cervix etc, the lot, with no pain relief or anything so I’m feeling pretty tender right now.
At home with a hot water bottle. Let’s hope that really is the end now and I can try and move on. They will be sending the tissue of to check exactly what it is though so should hear in about 6 weeks they said.
Thankyou ladies for your support x x

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MagicalCreatures · 20/02/2018 20:00

I thought it was finally all over though only to find out it’s not.
I’ll let you know how I get on tomorrow x

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HidCat · 20/02/2018 18:17

@MagicalCreatures I'm so sorry to hear this. At least you're getting answers though and can get the treatment you need. Nothing worse than being in limbo.

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MagicalCreatures · 20/02/2018 15:33

Hi girls.
It’s not good unfortunately. It seems to be one thing after the other at the moment. Like taking one step forward and being pushed two steps back.
They said that yes, my hormones should be back to normal by now so they did a scan. And they are concerned because now they have found something that looks like either left over pregnancy tissue or polyps. I have to go back tomorrow to see a specialist.
I’m now more concerned because she said we shouldn’t have been having unprotected sex until I got a negative pregnancy test result. I’m scared now that what if I have ovulated and that little egg is on its way down and now there going to have to either do a D and C or try and remove the polyps. I just can’t believe my luck. I said I didn’t think I would ovulate if I’m still ‘pregnant’ as such and she said it has been known to happen.
I can’t believe this is happening Sad

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xLeanne128 · 20/02/2018 13:36

How are you @magicalcreatures? Hope you are getting some answers xx

HidCat · 19/02/2018 18:30

@MagicalCreatures good luck. I'll be on 5 weeks since spotting started on Thursday and also have EPU tomorrow. I'd ask for a blood test even if they don't think it necessary so you can get an idea of where you are.

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MagicalCreatures · 19/02/2018 18:10

EPU have left me a message to say they want me in at 12pm tomorrow. I’ll let you know how I get on x

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SWCharlie · 18/02/2018 23:12

No I have no idea how my hcg levels were after my miscarriage, I don't think anyone recommended I check them so I didn't. I did wonder if the positive test was residue pregnancy hormones but it was very strong and blue. There is some scientific evidence to say you are more fertile for a couple of months after a miscarriage, I am crossing everything for you ladies!

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MagicalCreatures · 18/02/2018 14:01

xLeanne128
I know, I can’t believe just how common miscarriages can be and how many women go through it. It doesn’t make it any easier to accept though. Especially when everyone around you seems to be announcing theirs when you know you should be announcing yours.
I just want to get on and try again, now that I feel ready too but clearly my body isn’t.

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MagicalCreatures · 18/02/2018 13:58

Hi HidCat
Thankyou for getting in touch. I will be ringing EPU tomorrow.
You miscarried around the same time as me too. Mine was confirmed a few days later. So your HCG is taking a while to come down as well then. I have read about some women’s taking up to 6 weeks.

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xLeanne128 · 18/02/2018 13:53

I think I'm having the same cramps as you but my pregnancy tests are stark white. I'd defo ring them atleast then you'll know what's normal/what's not and be able to sort if anything needs sorting. Yes our bodies really are mysteries. Seen it and heard it a million times but really had no idea how difficult it would be to conceive but then keep hold of the little bean!!

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MagicalCreatures · 18/02/2018 13:50

Yeh I will be doing that I think. The cramps that I’ve been having haven’t stopped for 2 weeks now. And like I said before, they’re similar to what I had when I ovulated and in the first few weeks of my pregnancy but I’m sure that if I was pregnancy again that the tests wouldn’t be fading still the way that they are. I’m so confused. The human body is a complicated thing x

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HidCat · 18/02/2018 13:49

I'd get in touch with your epu and ask for an hcg test. I had my miscarriage at the end of January too - spotting from 18th Jan and confirmed 25th. I've had hcg tests every week since and this week was still at 400 so it's possible you've still got hcg in your system which will affect both pregnancy tests and ovulation tests. Sorry you're going through this too.

xLeanne128 · 18/02/2018 13:18

I'd ring EPU and just explain all that's going on xx

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MagicalCreatures · 18/02/2018 11:55

Yes Hun. Though this mornings one was lighter. I attached a photo above. HCG is obviously going down but slowly

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xLeanne128 · 18/02/2018 11:15

Are you still getting positive tests after mc? X

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MagicalCreatures · 18/02/2018 09:47

The top one of from 3 weeks ago and the bottom one was this morning. They’re all roughly 4 days apart

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MagicalCreatures · 18/02/2018 09:45

SWCharlie
That’s a lovely story. It’s so good to hear things that give us hope.
Do you have any idea how quickly tour HCG fell though or if it was back to normal by the time you ovulated?
I did another test this morning and it is abit lighter but still positive. And still stronger then when I got my first faint positive with the pregnancy. I’ll try and upload a pic.

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SWCharlie · 18/02/2018 08:12

I had a miscarriage, but had a D&C so not quite the same situation. I was waiting and waiting for my first period after the mc with all the usual heavy pms symptoms but it just didn't turn up. I eventually took a pregnancy test 'just in case' and to my shock and surprise there was a strong blue line and I went on to have a healthy baby boy. Fingers crossed for you op x

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MagicalCreatures · 16/02/2018 23:10

xLeanne128
I’ve been having ovulation like cramps for about a week. On and off on one side, then the other.
But I’m too scared to admit that they also feel very similar to the pains I had in the very early stages of my last pregnancy.

Lisalou88
I will definitely call EPU if the test shows positive still on Sunday. How many weeks were you when you miscarried on the 25th. And do you know how high your HCG was at its highest point

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Lisalou88 · 16/02/2018 19:02

Hi I would defo call epu if you are still getting a positive test. I had a natural miscarriage and passed the sac on 25th Jan, I took a pregnancy test 2 weeks later and it was negative. Im pretty sure I’ve not ovulated since but I’ve not being using ovulation sticks as waiting till I get my first period. It’s just so annoying when you don’t know what your body is doing x