How long before trying again? Hospital says news research suggests 6 months?

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Had a D&C yesterday for missed miscarriage at 10 weeks (foetus measuring 7, no heartbeat). Am nowhere near thinking about ttc yet obviously, but leaflet from Miscarriage Assocaition said we can try again after 1 af. TBH, it was this thought that got me through yesterday, but as we were leaving were told that new research suggests waiting 6 months for best pregnancy outcomes. No-one could tell me what the research was or who published it, but I would be interested to read it; I'm an academic so no doubt could manage to 'bend' any conclusions to suit!
I'm also 38 so not sure that any benefits of 'waiting' would be outweighed by the months ticking by...
Just wondered if anyone else had heard of this research? Thanks

sorry about your loss. I am an older mum with an 11 month old. I had a miscarriage three months before conceiving him I felt I could not wait. I wanted to be pregnqant before the due date of my lost one. I can still cry about my lost little one but take some comfort in knowing I could not have my 11 month old as well as the lost one.

Go with what feels right for you, I reckon. My understanding of the research is that it's not nearly solid enough to point you in one direction or t'other, specially in your late 30s, so follow your instinct.

I was determined to 'get back in the saddle' after my mc (age 40) and conceived again two months later.

I agree, do what feels best. I miscarried end of May at 9 weeks baby stopped growing at 6 weeks. The hospital told me to wait 1 cycle for dating purposes. However Ive conceived again before then I didn't have a period. I'm very worried about this pregnancy got to wait another 4 weeks until I have dating scan,and see if everything is ok but I would still be anxious even if I'd waited for a few cycles! Good luck to you.

I agree with previous posters that you should do what feels right for you. I miscarried in Nov and was initially told by the consultant to wait 2 months (she mentioned some new research that suggested this was better, but I didn't ask for details), but I was quite adamant that I didn't want to wait that long, as I'm 40, plus I think I needed a "project" to help me move forward. She very quickly said it should be OK just to wait for my first AF. I got pregnant the following month and am due in September. I think if you're not ready (mentally and physically) your body won't let you get pregnant anyway.
I would second the advice on taking the time to really get healthy and look after yourself while you are waiting. A miscarriage really takes it out of you and I found going through those early weeks of morning sickness tiredness and twice in a row while working long hours quite tough going as well.

Good luck!

Hi all
I had my d & c two weeks ago. It is my third mc. Just wondering how long to leave it try again. My age is not an issue im 28 but considering i lost my 1st at age 20 not sure age matters. I do have a bi cornate uterus which may be the cause of my problems but as with everything at the hospital they can't say for sure. Also had a accident at work whilst pregnant fell over a cable!! went for a scan the next day no heart beat! Dates so close but they can't say if that was a factor either. Any help would be great x

Hi Shelly, I am very sorry to hear of your losses

I think from reading previous messages, the answer seems to be that how long you wait to start ttc again depends on you. Some who have had medical management have been told to wait 3 months.

I had 2 mcs this year, both times natural mc. After the first one, the lady who did my scan the week after just happened to be a fertility doctor and she said there is absolutely no reason why we shouldn't start trying immediately She said only reason doctors sometimes say to wait for first period is because it makes it easier for them to date the pg, but there is no medical reason for waiting.

On another thread I think someone had been told to wait 6 months but most people (apart from medically managed mc) have been told its ok to start ttc as soon as you feel emotionally ready.

I wanted to start ttc immediately after both mcs. I got pg within 2 cycles of the first mc. Now I am very impatient that I am not pg again as the second was in July.

Have a look at some of the other threads and keep posting on here - I have found it very therapeutic and a good place to pick up shared knowledge from other women who really understand what you are going through.