Missed Miscarriage options

knottie3939bfde0080a5b3

Hi! I found out  a few days ago that I have a missed miscarriage and my embryo stoped growing at 6 weeks and no heartbeat when I should be at 9 weeks. Currently waiting to see if the tissue will pass naturally but since it’s already been a few weeks i’m not that hopefully it’ll start in the next few days. 

My options are the medical treatment, which sounds like it can be painful. Or a D&C which also has some risks involved. 

Has anyone experienced either of these options and mind sharing? 

I’m torn on what to do.

Wishilivedinflorida

I’m so sorry for your loss. TW for brief mention of living children below. 

I had two D&C’s for my MMC’s. They are fairly low risk for most women. I didn’t have time or bandwidth to deal with a prolonged experience due to my job and I also felt this was the best option for my mental health. I would 100% do it the same again. My recovery was speedy (physical) though the emotional and mental recovery took longer. I was asleep for both and highly recommend not to do this awake. 

Some women who do medication end up having to have a D&C anyway due to retained products of conception. It’s not the norm but does happen. 

For what it’s worth, I was able to have two children successfully afterwards and am pregnant with #3, so it had no impact on my fertility or ability to conceive afterward. 

weel

I had a MMC in May, I opted for the tablets, for me it was the best option I'd already waited 2.5wks and there was a waiting list for D&C. I wanted the ordeal over as quickly as possible. I had no problem everything happened as I was told and it was over in a few hours ❤️

pregnantinthepnw

I recommend a D&C while asleep. Get some rest. Get it done. 

I’m having a natural MC right now. It’s a long, long process (my third round, unfortunately). Cramping, and last time I bled for over a month on and off. Assuming similar situation this round too. 

Hugs.

sbaby2023

I had a really similar situation earlier this month (stopped developing at 6 weeks and found out at my 8 week ultrasound) and ended up taking the pills about a week ago. So far it has been good. My pregnancy symptoms stopped within a couple days. I am still bleeding but it is starting the lighten up. I chose it because I did not want to wait any longer and I liked the idea of being able to stay at home.

The loss has been really hard to grapple with and I am worried because I had a chemical pregnancy in July. For people who have been through this before how long did you wait after miscarriage before trying again?