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hideous periods after erpc

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vikm · 26/08/2010 16:19

hi,
I'm getting really worried & stressed after three months of medical anxieties after my miscarriage. I had an erpc and it took over 2 months to ovulate and get a period. It was ridiculously heavy - I couldn't leave the house because I was soaking through everything within an hour. I was relieved that everything was working again though and my gp said that it would all be back to normal the next month. It's not though - I started bleeding equally as heavy as before. I'm a teacher so on hols at the moment. I have no idea how I will cope this at work. To top it all off in 28 days it's my hen do at a spa and then 28 days after that, I'm getting married. I just can't go through with either if this doesn't stop. Can't face going back to my gp - feel like I'm fobbed off and I know the response will be go away and wait another two months. what can I do to stop this? has anyone had anything similar? was my gp right - was it only meant to be like this for the first month?

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MummyAbroad · 26/08/2010 19:20

Poor you, that sounds awful. I'm very sorry for your loss too.

Have you considered going on the pill for a few months? I have been prescribed the pill twice to "regulate my periods" after an ERPC.

One ERPC was to remove retained placenta after a birth and I had to take progesterone first, then the pill because my periods hadnt started. The second time was after a miscarriage, this is my gynecologists personal philosophy that I take the pill for three months befre tcc (ignoring it!!)

I have noticed that my periods are always lighter while on the pill. I suppose also you will be able to calculate exactly when bleeding will start - hopefully not around your big dates!.

Congratulations on your wedding Smile

vikm · 26/08/2010 19:23

Thank you. It was something I was considering but I wasn't sure if it was a good idea to mess with my hormones etc.

It's all be so hideous recently - I just need to try to get on with being happy about our wedding but I can't with this happening.

I'll make another appointment to see my gp - thanks for your help. x

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