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Doctor insights on: Depressed After Miscarriage

Not directly: Depression alone would not directly cause a miscarriage. But there may be some overlapping pathophysiology such as platelet clumping that could interfere. Your ob-gyn may be able to tell you more about your own situation, if you discuss it with him or her. ...Read more

Yes --it's a loss: Depression is common after suffering a miscarriage. Miscarriage is a loss and whenever we suffer losses, we usually need time to grief and process the events. I would recommend talking to your doctor and asking for a referral for someone who specializes in helping woman after miscarriage. ...Read more

Depression: Counseling , medications evaluation, social support system, life style changes. ...Read more

See below: I'm sorry about your wife's and your experiences. Find a provider who specializes in perinatal loss. Miscarriage is a loss and should be grieved. ...Read more

Not normal: It is clear that the pregnancy is not normal with a falling BhCG. There wold still be the question as to if this is an ectopic pregnancy. Follow up with you doctor. If the BhCG does not go away completely you may require intervention. ...Read more

Lots depression tx: Depression sx respond to: exercise/ behavioral activation, sleep hygiene, mindfulness activities, increased social support, lowered relationship conflicts, increased spiritual connections, developing meaningful purpose in life. Professional psychotherapy and meds are particularly effective. Talk to a licensed therapists specializing in infertility, fetal loss ; depression along with your ob/gyn. ...Read more

Where to start: I probably would see a gynecologist just for a check up and to discuss your miscarriage and desire for pregnancy. There may be a simple solution. You can also use ovulation prediction kits to help time intercourse. ...Read more

Perhaps: So much depends on the specifics of your situation - only an OBGYN who does a full exam on you can come close and even that may not be 100%. Rather than accept depression over it, be evaluated and seek counseling for the grief/depression. It's sad but you and your husband may be able to work together to find ways to enrich your life. Best! ...Read more

See your: doctor, he might use a medication. Recent arricles point to the safety of many medications in pregnancy ...Read more

See your doctor: Reactive depression and sadness such as the feelings you are having are very common. Your doctor can help your healing process to start. Do not be afraid to call and make the appt. Best wishes. ...Read more

Grief: The pain of loss is often experienced in the form of grief. ...Read more

Depression: I am terribly sorry to hear of how you were tragically treated, please consult your ob/gyn and ask for a referral to a mental health specialist as well as you need and deserve the support of the entire medical system. So sorry. ...Read more

No: mOther than the mild depression (if it is because of the loss of the pregnancy) - those symptoms are not common, especially so long (5 months) after the miscarriage. (the heavy cycles can be normal, but best to see your doctor and have a sonogram and make sure nothing unusual with the lining of your uterus). The emotional stress of the loss may well contribute to the fatigue, migraines and other ...Read more

Won't hurt: The drop in hormonal levels after a pregnancy ends frequently leads to hair loss. This does reverse over time but be sure you do not also have a thyroid problem which can effect the hair. The vitamins and dietary protein may help some but, unfortunately, it does take time. Hope you are feeling better fast. The loss of a baby is hard. ...Read more

Therapy?: Have you yet tried any form of psychotherapy? Typically, the optimal combination of things to treat emotional issues such as depression is medication (which, on your best day, is supposed to take the edge off symptoms) but the real gruntwork takes place in psychotherapist's consulting room. ...Read more

Cycle after miscarry: After a miscarriage, the usual advice is to wait 3 months of cycling before trying again to make sure your body gets back to normal. This not unusual but I recommend that you review this with your doctor to make sure that all is well. You didn't describe the circumstances of your miscarriage so your dr would be able to make some sense out of this for you. ...Read more

No evidence: There is no evidence of this.

Give it time: You need to giver her body time to heal after a miscarriage. It may be a while before she has her first period. I usually recommend waiting until there has been two normal periods before you start trying again. ...Read more

Bleeding gone: Typically when your bleeding has turned dark brown and the cramping has subsided you are done. Can take 3 or 7 days , every woman is different. If you're concerned you can always get a vaginal ultrasound from a doctor to make sure the uterus is empty. ...Read more

Several issues: Was she truly pregnant? Did she have then an unusual or heavy period or pass some tissue. More cramping with the passage. Is she for sure not pregnant now? Clarity would come from OB exam and perhaps ultrasound. Miscarriage is not uncommon and can be variable by timing and symptoms. ...Read more