Worried About The First Period After M/C

[MRS_HJO]

Hi All,

I was hoping you all could tell me (if you have experienced it or know someone who experienced it) what the first period is like after a m/c. I had my first pregnancy end in a natural m/c on March 17, and know that I am due for a period soon. While I am looking forward to having a cycle (and perhaps trying again soon), I am very concerned about the severity of the period. Usually I have a pretty heavy flow with very bad cramps... And April 17-22, I am due to be in Yosemite with all of my in-laws.... Given my luck, I will get this period at that time (because it's right around 4-5 weeks since my m/c and I have had bad luck recently........) There will be a lot of hiking and outdoor activities and also sharing a cabin with three other families... Not conducive to feeling like crap!

Anyway, I'm rambling, but any advice on the matter would be helpful.

Thank you so much,

Heather

 

[Faith2781]

My first period after my ectopic was heavier than normal and lasted a little longer (couple days) than normal. And was slightly more painful. But not sure if that's because I had an ectopic with methotrexate so my body hadn't really 'cleared out' (did have bleeding for about 2 weeks but nothing heavy at all).

But I was warned that the first one after a loss is usually heavy, it's your body clearing the way x

 

[jojo23]

im in the middle of my first period after mmc 6 weeks ago. it started out extremely heavy and painful but that might be because i was 22 weeks and ive never had painful periods so it was just a bit of a shock.... im on day 4 now and its after easing loads but still heavier than what i would have normally had. i think everyone is different and some women have very very light flows so as difficult as it is i think its a case of wait and see.... so sorry for your loss hun xxxx enjoy the weekend even if you dont go hiking etc, take the time to relax

 

[hollyw79]

I hate to say so ~ but honestly my 1st one was the heaviest I've ever had in my life. I literally was up in the night 3 times for a few days because it was SO heavy. The thought of outdoor activities with AF like that makes me cringe! But~ you may get lucky and have it be super light.. it's impossible to predict as everyone is different!

 

[Neversaynever]

I was dreading mine yet it was pathetic! I normally have heavy periods anyway and this was the lightest one I've ever had. Everyone's different though and I was expecting the worst one ever. I had only one day of pain after two days of spotting and one full day of bleeding then back to spotting

I guess you will just have to wait and see. Just a warning, I was actually quite upset when it started even though I thought I had prepared myself for it.

XxX

 

[WoodyA]

It might not come till later anyway, I had a natural mc on the 2nd march and still waiting!
Fx it works out for you xx

 

[JPARR01]

My first period after my ectopic was heavier than normal and lasted a little longer (couple days) than normal. And was slightly more painful. But not sure if that's because I had an ectopic with methotrexate so my body hadn't really 'cleared out' (did have bleeding for about 2 weeks but nothing heavy at all).

But I was warned that the first one after a loss is usually heavy, it's your body clearing the way x

I had the methotrexate shot as well. My bleeding has stopped and now I am just waiting for AF to show her face. Yesterday I was starting to get AF like cramps. Ughh!

 

[LittleBird]

My first period after my ectopic was heavier than normal and lasted a little longer (couple days) than normal. And was slightly more painful. But not sure if that's because I had an ectopic with methotrexate so my body hadn't really 'cleared out' (did have bleeding for about 2 weeks but nothing heavy at all).

But I was warned that the first one after a loss is usually heavy, it's your body clearing the way x

I also had what they thought was an ectopic with the methotrexate and I remember there was a couple of days of bleeding that I thought was a period around the time that my number finally went to 0 but then three weeks later, there was a bad period and my cycles have been regular since then. So I would say be prepared. I don't usually take Midol but sent DH to the store to get some because I felt so bad. And sharp cramping on the right side, which I imagined to be near my tube.