mc and d+c...Causing problems TTC?

[Mrs.AntiWar]

Hello, I had a miscarriage and had a d+c last November at 13 weeks.

After waiting and healing, we started TTC again 6 months ago.
I'm so worried that the d+c caused some damage or something is wrong now. When I had the d+c I was given cytotec before going in, and then after my cervix was closed and wasn't allowing any remaining clots to pass- really painful! So I had to go in and was given cytotec to take for 3 nights in a row and the ob-gyn literally pryed my cervix open a little- ow!:(

Before we started TTC again in May, I went in for a check up and the ob-gyn said everything was fine and to go ahead. But I feel like if something was wrong maybe she wouldn't tell me. I know...paranoid. But I live in a small town where she is the only OB.
I don't know why, but I'm scared that something is wrong- that something happened after the d+c. We got pregnant the first cycle last time TTC, and now it's taking so long.

For information's sake- what problems could a d+c cause? or the cytotec?

[Ms. Cellaneous]

Whoah. That's uncanny. I wish I had something helpful to say, but I don't, because I'm in exactly the same position. I would really love to hear others' thoughts. I had a D&C last November, at 11 weeks, fetus had only progressed to about six weeks. That pregnancy happened on the second cycle of TTC -- since then I've been actively TTC since January, and nothing.
I didn't have any complications with the D&C -- I'm sorry for your experience there, Mrs. AntiWar, that must have been scary and painful -- and just like you, my OB said everything is in working order and totally normal.
But if everything's normal, why aren't I pregnant? I just have this feeling that the miscarriage and/or the D&C changed something in my body, and I have to "reset" it somehow, but I don't know what or how. Very frustrating.
Sorry, I don't mean to hijack, I was just struck by how similar our situations are and I would be very grateful to anyone who has thoughts on this!

[Mrs.AntiWar]

...bump...

thoughts, anyone?

[joeys_mom]

Perhaps you both just got 'lucky' when you got pregnant right away. It took me six months the first time I TTC (I was charting at the time too). I had my son Joey. I didn't get pregnant again until he was 2 1/2 years old. I just had a m/c (and d&c) 2 weeks ago at 16 weeks. I fully expect it to take a while to get pregnant again...

Perhaps your body just needs time? Anybody else have a more helpful answer?

[Amydoula]

I'm pregnant after a D&C in January. I didn't have any cytotec though. Just wanted to give you guys hope.

[Kayda's Mom]

Ditto situation for me sans cytotec.

It's been 6 months since the D&C at 14 weeks and TTC has resulted in nothing but more heartache.

If I get my period this month I am going on Clomid for next cycle with the hope that two eggs are released thus doubling up my chanced.

Thanks for this thread...misery loves company :(

*hugs* lets get out of this rut!

[east carolina]

I had ovarian cysts on both sides after my D+C last year. I didn't go to my follow-up appointment with my gyno because I didn't like the advice he gave me (to go on bcp continuously for a couple of cycles :nut) and he just wasn't a good listener so I took matters into my own hands.

I did acupuncture and castor oil packs and that brought my cycle to the 28 day length that it was used to and made controlled my bleeding during my period (I also no longer experience painful cramps as of then).

Of course, I didn't start temping until this cycle, so I don't know how much the cysts impacted my ovulation, but I o'ed this month.

I say, if you feel good physically, try not to stress about it mentally. If you can temp, I'd recommend it because then you'll have concrete proof of when your ovulation is. Or try OPKs. Sometimes things just take a while and some bodies just need more time after a D+C to get back to normal again.

[toughcookie]

not that i have much experience in this (i mc'ed naturally, and didn't cytotec), but i am a scientist with lots of literature at my disposal and i couldn't find any negative after-effect of cytotec out there.

i agree with the PP fully - perhaps you would feel a lot better if you KNEW you were ovulating when you think you are. you're young, but it's possible that your cycles have shifted some, and you're missing your golden opportunities...

good luck to you.

[momoftworedheads]

I know that I felt the same way after having to have a D&C last year at 16 weeks. I had an u/s to check my uterus and then a Hysteroscopy. The Drs told me everything is fine.

I feel the same way-like something needs to be reset. It took my DH and I 17 months to conceive that Pg. We have been TTC for 10 months now.

You could go to the Drs, have some testing done and see when you O. Or try acupuncture, massage, etc.

All the best to you,
Jen

[arwenevenstar]

I don't have anything to offer other than anecdotal too, sans cytotec.

My d & c was in March and here we are now in November in the middle of yet another AF!! All three of my children were conceived immediately and even the fourth (the one that miscarried)! So this is really hard.

I think part of my reason is I am not in a good place right now in my life, we have an impending international move and lots of travel soon and I think until we know about where we are going to be, psychologically my body is holding back.

I know I am ovulating which in all honesty, is almost as damning knowing as not! I blame my stupid body each month right now!

I am giving it until December then will try Clomid in the new year!

Hugs mama and strength to keep going.:hug

[Mrs.AntiWar]

Thanks for the replies and support I appreciate it so much.
It's getting increasingly hard not to brush aside "don't worry about it, sometimes it just takes a while", "just wait until you've been trying a year, then you can worry" etc.

I think after I get AF this cycle, I'm going to schedule an appointment at another OB. I'm so so so terrified of having my worst fears confirmed. :(

I'd like to have an HSG (is that what it's called, where they fill you with dye to see if your tubes are blocked?)...I have a feeling it could be that.
I know I'm ovulating- I use OPKs and can feel the egg release every month. There's no chance that we aren't DTD enough- we're pretty diligent for 4 days before O and 2 days after. My cycles are like clockwork so I don't suspect any hormonal issues (of course, I could be wrong). I just don't know what the problem could be but I feel deep down that there is one... the only thing I generally have wrong with me is stress and anxiety due to all of this! But I don't find it affecting my cycles or my physical health, just my general state of mind. I know it's something I have to work on though.