Bleeding 12 weeks non-stop after miscarriage

[carson01]

I miscarried at 9.5 weeks on 1/23/08. Finally 6 weeks after the miscarriage my HCG level went down to a "2" on 3/3/08.  I continued to bleed once my HCG was down to "0" and a ultra sound showed a clear uterus.

My OB put me on the pill which did nothing because I continued to bleed. I stopped the pill after 2 weeks since it was not working. I then had a very heavy period which stopped last Wednesday, well I shouldn't say that because I still had light brown spotting until this morning when I woke up to cramping and red bleeding again. I am confused and don't know what to do. It has been 12 weeks of non stop bleeding whether it be red, brown or maroon in color. I am starting to think there is something really wrong with me but my doctor keeps telling me that my body is taking a while to get back on track...12 weeks and still going???  What if it never gets back on track? I am tired and desperately looking for a second opinion.

[evthing4reason]

I'm so sorry for your loss, your body will get back on track eventaully, every women is different but 12 weeks does seem like a long time, I can't give much advice, maybe try a different Dr?

[carson01]

Thank you for your advice. I just recently called another doctor that specializes in fertility, miscarriages, etc. to possibly get a second opinion on what's going on. My OB seems to think that this new cycle of heavy bleeding is another period (last suspected period was 2 weeks ago and was very heavy as well...I had a 5 day break of very light brown spotting until yesterday morning). My OB is hoping that in 6 to 7 days it will stop. I will keep my fingers crossed.

[Carolyn26]

I can relate to your story.  I had my miscarriage 8 1/2 weeks ago... had to have a D&E since I didn't start bleeding on my own.  I was almost 11 weeks pregnant and went in for sonogram and there was no heartbeat.  Since I had the D&E on February 22nd, I have continued to have brown spotting, some days heavier then others.  I think I did have a period about 2 1/2 weeks ago, since the blood turned red, but within a few days went back to brown spotting again.  My doctor also seems to think it's normal and wants to give it one more cycle before doing any additional tests.  I know exactly how you feel, it's like a never ending nightmare!!!

[pat4rod]

I had a m/c on 10/27 and bleed from that day til 12/30 and the dr told me 2 that it was normal

[carson01]

Thank you for all of your input. It is good to know that other doctors agree and think that this is not abnormal. UPDATE....I finally stopped bleeding on Sunday 4/20/08, 12 1/2 weeks after the miscarriage D&C. The bleeding lasted from 1/24/08 to 4/20/08.