Recurrent miscarriage

[Em1996]

Hi guys.
I am currently going through my 3rd miscarriage at age 26 and all within the year. looking for some positive stories and support.
I had a missed miscarriage in February, chemical miscarriage last month and currently another chemical miscarriage now.
I have had blood tests and all came back clear. Have also been referred to the fertility clinic.
has anyone been through similar experiences, any advice and positive stories?

No advice or positive stories yet I’m afraid but I’m in a very similar situation. Sending you lots of love and support 💕

You too! And staying hopeful 💕🤞

I’ve had 3, in the space of a year too. I’m sorry you’re in the same boat. Heard many stories of hope though and the recurrent miscarriage clinic may be able to investigate and put together a plan ❤️ Don’t lose hope xx

I had 3 miscarriages between March 2021 and January 2022. After the third I decided to change my eating habits, take all vitamins from the book It Starts With an Egg and was given progesterone to try on my next pregnancy. It took 7 months to fall pregnant again but my 4th pregnancy was successful.

Don't give up hope. I know first hand how recurrent miscarriage can send you into such a dark and lonely place but I believe it will happen for you. I also had a friend who lost 6 babies before a successful pregnancy. It's such an awful thing to have to go through but keep trying if you feel you can. Sometimes I genuinely cannot believe my baby is here and it feels like I'm dreaming after such an awful time but it's worth it in the end.

Wishing you all the luck and happiness in the world ❤️

I'm 27 and I've had 2 in 10 months, it's not easy at all. Hugs x

Thank you!
this is very reassuring to hear and so happy you was able to have your healthy little baby ❤️

I have been looking at the vitamins from the book ‘it starts with an egg’
would you be able to tell me which brand of vitsmains your brought? I’m struggling to know what ones and some are very expensive the CoQ10 bio Quinton is £80! But. Holland and Barrett do the same supplement different brand for £8.

thanks again xxxx

I will dig out my vitamins in the morning (everyone is asleep atm) and let you know. I got a lot of them from Amazon I think. I will let you know anyway

Have you used progesterone in any of your previous pregnancies btw?

Thank you!

no I have asked for this as I have thought my levels may be low due to always having fairly light periods and I spot a couple days before and have had implantation bleeding with all pregnancies. the GP said there isn’t enough evidence and they wouldn’t prescribe, only done for IVF!
did you have this?

Sorry I've been ill and forgot to post the vits. Will deffo do this in the morning! If youve been referred to recurrent miscarriage clinic they should prescribe it after 3 losses. Or you can go see a private doctor who will prescribe it. I think progesterone was probably the thing out of everything I tried which probably made the biggest difference! I thought I'd put that in my first response to your thread but just looked back and I forgot. Deffo try get hold of some for your next pregnancy! If you're spitting before implantation that would deffo indicate low progesterone could be the issue. Drives me mad that they are so reluctant to prescribe it 😠

So here are the vits I took. All that's missing is ubiquinol because I can't find the brand I used to use anymore. I only took the myo inositol because I have very mild pcos so they may not be applicable for you.

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@Em1996 Your periods/ implantation bleeding situation sounds like mine. I’m going through my 3rd miscarriage just now at 5 weeks, 3rd in a row. All 5 weeks.
I also have light periods and actually a short luteal phase and have had implantation bleeding in all of mine too- sometimes heavy!

Did you happen to be on contraception before and if so what were you on & for how long?

Thank you so much sending this over! Very helpful and fingers crossed xxx

Sorry to hear your also going through the same thing :(
have you been to the GP what have the recommended/suggested?
I’m still waiting for appointment with gyno about the recurrent ones.

no I’ve not been on any contraception since 2019, just as I felt they always messed with my hormones/moods. But only started trying this year.

have you recently stopped taking them?

@Em1996 I have, went to the GP on Monday and they have referred me to the recurrent miscarriage clinic and sent me that afternoon for bloods- they took 6 vials!
I still haven’t bled yet from this chemical pregnancy which is frustrating but I don’t know if maybe that’s because I did have an implantation bleed? So perhaps I won’t bleed again 🤷‍♀️

What contraception were you on? I was on Nexaplon until February and I’ve since spoken to a few people with the same issue and they too were on the implant. I’m wondering if this has had a long term affect on our lining.

I did speak to a private gynae after my second miscarriage who prescribed me progesterone for the third one and she actually said she thought I maybe had ‘super fertility’ because it’s unusual to get pregnant so easily/ consecutively in a row. She said for a normal healthy young person only 1 in 3 embryos will be viable and your lining recognises the unviable embryos and does not implant them. But for some women the lining doesn’t recognise when they’re unviable and tries to implant them anyway and they can’t grow past that 4-5 week stage so you get a chemical pregnancy.

I know I have slightly lower than average AMH for my age so my eggs will be slightly lower quality, maybe 1 in 5 will be a good one so I think this might be why I keep having CPs. It could be the same for you x

-Ah I’m glad they have referred you.
yeah they took the full lot of me and all ok.
I was on the pill, I couldn’t rember the name. That is interesting though. I have tried to read up if there is ways to improve the lining!

-my bleeding didn’t start until day 10 from when I started implantation spotting.

-yes feel like I’m very fertile to as it doesn’t take long at all, more just getting it to stick.
Makes sense with your lining knowing, as my first one I didn’t know until I went for scan at 11weeks and now it can’t get passed 5 weeks :(.

-I used to vape until recently and feel this May have also impacted the egg quality. (Although I’m trying not to feel guilty about this because people do this and smoke etc and still have healthy baby’s).

-I started reading ‘it starts with an egg’ and has loads of useful information on building egg equality ect and same for men and their sperm quality’s.

-I’ve stopped tracking things for now and it wasn’t good for me and hoping can stay relaxed instead of obsessing and Googling for the two week wait, may help.

-hope your ok, I keep telling myself that I am very young and still have plenty of time and that the right time will come! Xxx

Hi I had an early miscarriage at 9 weeks and due back today for a scan to check I don't need any further treatment. My sick note runs out today but I just feel like I cant face going back to work tomorrow. I am a teacher and don’t have the energy to put into my class just yet ( really challenging cohort) Doctor said he will sign me off until a week on Friday to take me up to half term. I just feel so guilty and wondering if I should take the time or just get on with it . Has anyone had similar experiences . Thankyou xx

@maz1993 Sorry to hear about your loss. 😢.
Defo take as much time as you need everyone is different with how they cope after losses.
to give you some hope I am now 35 weeks pregnant after writing this post looking for reasurrance and hopeful stories xxxx

Em1993, firstly huge congratulations. Not sure if you will see this, you may be rather busy if you have had your baby but being in the middle of a chemical pregnancy loss after my MMC last year I saw your original and new post and wanted to ask if you had done anything differently this time? X

Thank you! Still waiting for little one to come!!
Of course I’m not sure these are the special answers but what I done differently
-stopped vaping
-took vitamins recommended it starts with an egg
-took a break, being slightly more ‘careful’ and not tracking, let myself recover, get periods back on track, tried to relax a bit, went on holiday which is when I actually conceived.
-I also tried reading up on the ‘super fertility theory’

keep staying strong and hopeful, and you will get your rainbow baby not matter how long the journey, I never ever thought I would get to this point, it does bring to a dark and lonely place! Xxxx