How long does the increased fertility last?

[Missy]

I know they say that you are very fertile after a mc but does anyone know how long for? I think I have my first AF although it's very light and I mc about five weeks ago now. We're going to start ttc again as soon as poss so it would be helpful to know if I am likely to be extra fertile.

 

[blueeyedgirl1]

I don't think there's any proven evidence regarding this.

And not every woman is more fertile after a MC. It's been over 6 months since my loss, and I don't think I'm even ovulating yet.

Every woman's different and I don't think anyone can count on being more fertile after a MC.

 

[Clarehc]

I'm not sure it's really true, I think once your HCG levels are back to normal you're just back to your standard fertility. I'm really not sure though, we need research!

Clare

 

[sammy1205]

It seems woman are more fertile after MC, BUT there are no studies to prove it.

 

[Emily7287]

I had a MMC in March and had a D&C March 28th. They say that you are very fertile for the next 2-3 months (because your uterus has been "scraped" clean, etc). I got pregnant after my 2nd cycle. I am not sure about fertility after MC, I was just told about after a D&C. Did you have one of those?

 

[Missy]

No I had a mmc at 9 weeks and mc naturally at 12 weeks.

 

[blueeyedgirl1]

I've been told you're NOT more fertile after a D&C because the lining is very thin and needs time to build up again.

So much conflicting stuff being said and no proof anywhere.

 

[Ducktales]

i agree, i dont think you are more fertile after a mc
xx

 

[Futuremommy1]

I was told you were. But I miscarried naturally and got another bfp after my first af. So 10 weeks after mc....not sure about after a D&C

 

[mrsmax]

I was told that you were more fertile by the doctor and in a fertility book. I also read a study on it somewhere (I posted it in another thread but cant remember where). I personally would like to believe it as postive thinking has to count for something.

 

[Saz100]

Hi Ladies, I ha a MMC at 12 weeks with a d & c and then a natural miscarriage at 12 weeks, the first time it took me 9 months to get pregnant again and after the 2nd last November I am still TTC no.3 successfully. I have read you are a little more fertile because the cervix is slightly open after a m/c so easier for the little fellas to get whee they need to be however I have also read it can take your body at least 6 month to get back to normal following a m/c. I think it's just luck of the draw - this whole TTC is a miracle when it happens!!!

 

[caphybear]

I'm not sure how much or how long you are more fertile for. I have low ovarian reserve, so my miscarriage did not seem to make me any more fertile. I had a d&c though after the miscarriage, and now I'm working on my first IUI.

Good luck to you!