[Mellza]

I never got to talk to my Dr, but the message he sent thru the nurse was that DH and I needed to wait three months.

Why is this? And is it okay to go ahead and try?

[JessP]

There is really no physical reason. They usually say anywhere from one cycle to three for healing purposes and to ensure all your hormones go back to normal levels. The reality is that you won't get pregnant if your body isn't ready. Some women are ready to try right away but others are not. I wish you lots of on your TTC journey.

[iVari]

All Dr's have different reasons as to why they might ask you to wait a few months. It would be best to call them tomorrow for an explanation. I think one of the main reasons is to help prevent infection as the cervix might stay open for a while, also to let the hCG get out of your system.

Your Dr might have a reason for sending you that message or it could be just a standard wait time that he/she gives all patients, you'll not know until you ask them.

[sportsmom2]

The doctor told me to wait 3 cycles as well... I started ttc right away and I still have not conceived, so I guess my body wasn't ready afterall. Emotionally, I am glad I didn't get pregnant. Each of the first few cycles brought back a lot of the m/c feelings. Now I am emotionally strong and ready for whatever God chooses for me and my DH.

[krystal g]

With my first loss, a d&c, the OB who did the procedure (I went to the ER) told me to wait 3 months. Then my regular Dr. told me to wait at least 2 weeks (for the cervix to close). After this last loss, which was a chemical, my OB (different from last time) told me to wait 3 months. There is no medical reason to wait (these Dr's admitted that). Dr's just like to be cautious and a lot of times they want a "regular" cycle so they can better date a pregnancy. I can tell you that I started TTC again right away with both losses...yup, not listening to the Dr. at all. I figure if I'm ovulating and back on track then why not? It took me 4 cycles after my first loss to get a BFP...guess my body wasn't ready until then. And I just ovulated again from this last loss...so we'll see. I think you should do what's in your heart and if you are emotionally ready then go for it.

[Jeanie915]

My dr. told my I could start trying again immediately after my m/c. I thought he was crazy! there was no way my body, mind, or heart was ready. I ended up wait 3 months before ttc again. Not necessarily for medical purposes, but it took that long for me to be ok with it again. I agree with Krystal g, start ttc whenever you feel you are ready. Good Luck!!

[L-SBB]

Ditto to what all the other ladies have said...my doctor recommended waiting 3 cycles (technically we waited 2 full cycles after AF returned post D&C, but it turned out to be over 3 months in total). If you've gone through a D&C or if you had other issues with the pregnancy it may make sense to take a little time off....in my case I had terribly severe m/s that ended with me in ER and so doctor also wanted to give my body a little time to readjust (and eat again).

All of that said, the most important thing is when you feel ready to TTC again...I agree with one of the PPs that I was actually glad I didn't start right away (even though that's what I wanted to do) because it gave me some time to move past the grief of the loss...and that took longer than I expected.

HUGS I am very sorry for your loss and I wish you all the best when you decide to TTC again.

[Kary♥RN]

I had a D/C with my second loss... I was given the OK to start right away, and we did... it took 7 months to concieve again, again only to m/c that was in Sept. We were given the OK.. to stat right away again. Every Dr will give you a different answer. You have to be ready emotinally.. But if you have stopped bleeding, went for your check up (if you had one) and no infection... It is up to you. But like the other ladies said... your body will not get pregnant unless it is ready. Good Luck!