Trying to conceive after miscarriage - how soon is too soon?

Question

Last Monday, I was confirmed for pregnancy with an HCG of 26. Two days later, I was at 19 and the next day, Thursday, I started spotting and continued to bleed for about 4 days, although not heavy at all. I went in for blood work on 9/3 and they said my HCG level was already at 0. According to the nurse, she said that she's surprised that it dropped so fast because usually it takes 4-6 weeks to get a normal cycle and the HCG out of your system completely. My question is this. Being that I was barely pregnant to begin with, with the number only going up to 26 and then one week later I'm at 0, is it safe to get pregnant without waiting the full 3 months? My guess is that my uterus really was not "disrupted" or stressed out by a pregnancy that barely showed on the pregnancy test. My husband and I have a 7 year old daughter so I know that I can carry to term but at the same time, I don't know what the risks are for conceiving too soon. I've also heard that you are more fertile immediately following a miscarriage. Any advice or suggestions would greatly be appreciated. Thanks.

Answer 1

My levels after my miscarriage dropped quickly as well.  I guess it was because I had a blighted ovum. You will get many different answers to this question.  I don't think there is any universal "correct" answer, each person, and doctor will tell you something different.  I think it's up to you.  I did not wait, we started TTC as soon as I knew I was ovulating, which was about 25 days after the miscarriage.  I wish you all the luck!!

Answer 2

my friend had a miscarriage and her doctor told her to wait 4 months that way her body could get back to normal... good luck!

Answer 3

You should be fine to start trying to conceive right away.  It sounds like you had a "missed" miscarriage, so physically, your uterus should be just fine to start right away.

Good luck!

Answer 4

I missed my period on July 29 and i went to the doctor and my HCG was 63. On august 2 i started spotting, very little blood, August 3 it was like i had a period. I went to the emergency room and they checked my HCG it was 42. The following day i went to my ob/gyn my HCG was 23. By August 10th exactly one week from the start of my miscarriage is HCG was back to zero. My doctor was in total shock that it had gone back down to zero so fast. I asked her how soon could i conceive. She told me that most women are very fertile after a miscarriage and can assume trying asap. The reason why most doctors tell women to wait 3 months is to allow us to become emotionally ready again and to allow the HCG hormone to leave the body. My ob that i should wait until to first period returns before trying to conceive ( only the better pinpoint a due date ) Four days ago my period returned. I am back on my 28 day cycle so I'm pretty sure your period will go back to normal. Also you should take a prenatal vitamin everyday along with a 400mg of folic acid.

BEST OF LUCK TO YOU!

Answer 5

when i misscarried twins i was told i only needed to wait till i had my first period to try again which i have been but no luck yet and its been 2 1/2 mnths. i was hoping it wud be sooner as i heard like u that u r more fertile after misscarriage. all i can say is keep trying. good luck x