MMC and TTC - cycles still not normal

[Empop92]

Hi,

Looking for some advice. I had a MMC of twins end of may, thought everything was fine then at 12 week scan they showed only 5 weeks. Had to have medical management. Was pretty devastating and have been TTC 3 cycles since and nothing. Got pregnant by accident last time.
I used to have 28 day cycles and now I seem to ovulate different time each cycle and now my period is 3 days late (never been late by even a day before) but negative pregnancy test and it's making me worried. Everyone says cycles return to normal after 4 weeks or so. I know logically to give it time but every month is agony. Does anyone have any advice or similar experiences?
Thank you

Sorry for you loss @Empop92 I’m in a similar situation. Had a loss in November, and my cycles didn’t return to normal but I did still manage to get pregnant. That unfortunately ended in a loss end of April at 12wks, and I’ve only had 1 period since then. However my hcg didn’t get to 0 until July due to complications.
I’m yet to make an appointment with a GP as I’m sure they will say to give it more time. I know how frustrating it is

Hi @Empop92 sorry for your losses :( I can’t offer a huge amount of insight but know you’re not alone…
I’m in a very similar position, MMC end of May discovered at the 12 week mark, also TTC again and also confused / fed up with my cycles. Last month I was a day late (unheard of) and was convinced I was pregnant, alas, I was not. I’m just hoping that it’s only a matter of time before cycles return to normal? It’s rubbish, I know. Sending a virtual hug !

I had a mmc at the end of July 22. I’d always been a 28 day cycle and never late but my cycle was irregular for 3 months after. The first cycle it went back to normal I got pregnant again, I think it just takes time for everything to go back to normal xx

I'm so sorry to hear that. It's a club no one wants to be in. Thank you for your reply it really helps knowing you're not alone

Thank you for your reply. I'm so sorry for your loss too. I didn't even know a missed miscarriage was a thing and it's such a huge shock. I think our bodies just need time to fully heal and become regular again and it will happen

Thank you so much for your reply this is really reassuring. Hoping I will go back to normal next month!

Sorry to hear you've been through it @Empop92

I had a MMC in March and was still testing positive for 7, nearly 8 weeks after. My first bleed was at 7.5 weeks, still tested positive for a few days after, and I thought my period had finally returned. 18 days later, I bled again.

That second bleed, I ovulated and now I'm almost 16 weeks pregnant. It was a long and frustrating time. No one could tell me why it was taking so long to return to normal; I didn't have any retained tissue or anything.

Sometimes, the 4 weeks thing just isn't one size fits all.