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Missed Miscarriage - how long until period?

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hi all,

Unfortunately my first ever BFP after 3 yrs TTC is going to end in a miscarriage after my 8 weeks scan showed the Sac stopped growing at 6 weeks. ;(

I stopped taking all the FET meds yesterday & wondered if anyone can kindly advise on how long it’ll like be until I bleed?

Thank you in advance xx

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minnesota_girl

Hi Kit, I'm so sorry you're in this position.

It can depend - in my circumstances, I had an nonviable scan but not fully missed yet at around 7 weeks and I stopped my meds and it took about a week for the miscarriage to start naturally.

I don't know if you've had a miscarriage before, but it is worth knowing that this is likely to be more than a period; did they help prepare you for what might happen and your options around medical or natural miscarriage?

While my 6+ week miscarriage was less physical than my 11+ week one, it was still worse than a period and it will take you a bit of time to recover.

Look after yourself and this forum is always here for advice and support xx

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Kit12345 in reply to minnesota_girl

Thanks for your reply & yes it’s my first and I am totally unprepared for what to expect. They said the sac was 1.1cm and do I want surgery or natural. I said natural and they said ok, that was it. Now I am just waiting & I am nervous to be honest 😞Please can you let me know how long the 6+ week one lasted in terms of bleeding?

Really appreciate your response and support.

Everyone here is so amazing 😭 feel so lucky to find this platform xxxx

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minnesota_girl in reply to Kit12345

Hi Kit -I've sent you a DM xx

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JA-fnukPartnerNurseFertility Network UK

Every one is different it can take a week or 2 - make sure you have people around you that can give you support . If still unsure [ or bleeding does not start ] call your clinic / nurse for guidance .Take care of yourself

Janet

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Kit12345 in reply to JA-fnuk

Thank you Janet

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Savvy_teapot

So sorry to hear you are going through this 💔

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K8dferXdder

I also had a missed miscarriage recently and it took me 5 days after I stopped Cyclogest and Enoxaparin to miscarry naturally. Mine stopped developing at week 8 but I only found out at my 12 weeks scan. After the miscarriage it took me 5 weeks to have the next period. The miscarriage bleed itself lasted 2 days more heavy and the rest was medium - light bleed. I know how you feel :( it’s not easy but try to be hopeful 🙏

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Kit12345 in reply to K8dferXdder

So sorry to hear this, must have been so hard, I hope you’re ok ❤️Thanks for letting me know, really appreciate it xxx

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Missl73

I’m so sorry for your loss. It really depends, all bodies are different. I was slightly further along but for me it took 11 long weeks to get my first period after. I tested positive for HCG for a very, very long time after.

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Kit12345 in reply to Missl73

Thanks for your message, I really appreciate it xxx

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Meems22

Hey Kit, so sorry to read this. I too lost mine at 6.5 weeks this month. I stopped taking all the pessaries on a Monday and started to bleed the following Wednesday (this week), light at first but then very heavy and painful yesterday and overnight.

Like other posts say, everyone/pregnancy is different - I had another in March at around 5.5 weeks and that wasnt too heavy or painful and lasted a couple days.

Just make sure you have some pain meds and plenty of pads, and support around you. Sending big hugs and love at this truly sad time xxx

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Kit12345 in reply to Meems22

Thanks for your message and sorry to hear what you’ve been through. Truly hope you’re ok & wishing you all the luck for your next try ❤️❤️❤️ Xxx

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AMJean

I’m so sorry to hear this. It’s a long wait for the scan to then have that news. I had bad news at the 12 wk scan. I had stopped taking the meds on the Friday and had a miscarriage on the Monday. You’ll get through this. Be gentle with yourself. Sending love x

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FrancyItaly

Sorry for your missed miscarriage, I had 3. The first and second for me was 6-7 weeks, with the third one only 3 weeks and got pregnant too. Anything can happen! Hope you have your rainbow soon 🌈

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