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Period late after miscarriage

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Hopeandpray89 · 10/01/2020 20:55

I am losing my mind. I had a D&C for an MMC on 15th November followed by an MVA on 29th November. I bled for a week after my MVA. My period cycle is generally 38-40 days but I still haven’t had my period which is making moving on my miscarriage all the more emotionally distressing. I also had a death in the family right after I found out after my MMC so I just feel horrible all the time. I have the world’s best husband but because I am not getting my period I am really worried that something is up. Please help me. Any advice would be much appreciated

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aNonnyMouse1511 · 10/01/2020 21:02

I know everyone says it but stress really can delay your period. Mine was delayed 8 days during a period of high stress and I was frantically peeing on sticks for days.

You’ve been through turmoil and your hormones are all over the place to boot.

Be kind and patient to yourself, it WILL return xxx

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Hopeandpray89 · 10/01/2020 21:52

Thank you @Anonnymouse1511, that’s so kind of you. xxx

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newmum2020 · 10/01/2020 21:57

@Hopeandpray89 I had a miscarriage on 18th November and just got my first period at end December although I have read it can take longer. I fully understand what you are going through and why you aren't able to move on until your period arrives 😢your body will take the time it needs and i am sure it won't be long before your cycle is back on track. 😘look after yourself xx

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Hopeandpray89 · 10/01/2020 22:06

So sorry to hear about your loss @newmum2020 but very happy for you that your period is back. We will get through this, thank you for replying xxx

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newmum2020 · 10/01/2020 22:13

You will, at this time there won't be anything anyone can say. I just didn't want to read without commenting as I know how tough this is. X

AnxiousAnnie86 · 11/01/2020 06:15

@hopeandprey89 morning lovely, I have no advice to offer unfortunately, I just wanted to let you know you aren't alone, I had a miscarriage on 29/10 and have still had no period or sign of a period :( I totally understand how you feel, I just want to feel "normal" again.. I really hope things move on for you soon and I'm so sorry for you loss. Lots of love xxx

HungryForSnacks · 11/01/2020 07:27

It took 8 weeks for my period to return after my surgery for MMC.

It's shitty that it can take so long and such an emotional roller coaster.

You spend months not wanting your period while TTC, and then have to go through the heartache of MC, then you WANT your period again so you can go back to trying to NOT want it again.

Hope you're ok OP. It will come back eventually.

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Hopeandpray89 · 11/01/2020 07:30

I’m so sorry and I know exactly how you feel. The sadness that engulfs you after a miscarriage is so overwhelming. I didn’t even know I could cry this much. Rather annoyingly, I feel I can move on only after my period just so that my body gives me a sign it’s ok. But moving on also feels so selfish sometimes, like my baby didn’t matter. That’s not to say I’m not working towards being normal again - I go to work, I have started meeting friends and family again, getting some exercise too. But I breakdown a lot, everyday. It’s such a struggle and the most horrible feeling.xxx

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Hopeandpray89 · 11/01/2020 07:34

Thank you Loads @HungryForSnacks, it’s reassuring that at least your period came back. Those 8 weeks must have been excruciatingly long. I’m really sorry you went through this too. Hope things get better for us. xxx

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danielasummer · 11/01/2020 10:17

@Hopeandpray89 hi OP, I just wanted to say I'm so sorry for your M/C. I too suffered one at the end of October and had medical management to bring on bleeding. I had my period 5 weeks later but I've seen that it can take months for some women, who then go on to have normal periods and conceive naturally, resulting in healthy babies. I'm thinking of you x

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Hopeandpray89 · 11/01/2020 10:39

Very sorry you had to go through one too @danielasummer, isn’t it just the worst but I’m really glad you had your period. Here’s hoping there are happier times ahead for us. Thank you for replying. xx

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danielasummer · 14/01/2020 07:56

@Hopeandpray89 hi lovely, thank you. Yes, it's the worst thing in the world however I've found it does get better in time. Take it day by day. In the beginning, I was proud of myself for not crying for an hour.. now I'm proud of myself for not crying for a few days. I'm sure soon it'll be a few weeks. Everything is still so raw at the moment but MN has helped me loads. Good luck to you x

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Hopeandpray89 · 22/01/2020 11:42

Hi everyone, just came here to say I got my period finally after two months! God forbid, if someone is in the same situation as me and stumbles upon this thread - just remember to let your body recover and not be too impatient with it. Lots of love x

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