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Had a miscarriage oct.14th at 8 weeks. was first time ever pregnant and 38. want to try again after my first menstrual. i was told that is safe. is it?

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Dr. Ivelisse Rivera-Godreau answered

Yes..: If you are otherwise healthy and no other history of issues with a pregnancy you can try again to get pregnant. However make sure that you follow up with a GYN provider closely if pregnancy happens again.

Answered 11/13/2014

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

YES: You can safely go ahead and try to conceive. The miscarriage will not affect your fertility.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/16/2014

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A member asked:

Had a miscarriage oct.14th at 8 weeks. was first time ever pregnant and 38. want to try again after my first menstrual. i was told that is safe. is it?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ivelisse Rivera-Godreau answered

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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