Q After my third miscarriage, how long should I recover before trying for the next pregnancy?
A For the uterus and body to recover sufficiently after a miscarriage, we recommend a recovery period of at least 3 months, and about 6 months depending on the situation. During this time, completing the cause work-up and restoring the uterine lining and overall condition lays the foundation for the next pregnancy.
Detailed Answer
After a spontaneous miscarriage, the uterine lining usually needs one or two normal menstrual cycles to recover. However, after recurrent miscarriage, the depletion of vitality and the disruption of hormonal rhythm are greater, so we recommend allowing at least 3 months physically and sufficient time emotionally as well. Using this period to complete the cause work-up and treat any identified problems raises the success rate of the next pregnancy.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, we advise a minimum 3-month uterine recovery period after miscarriage as a basic principle. During this time, through Chaksang-tang (implantation decoction) and Kidney-tonifying, pregnancy-securing prescriptions that replenish Kidney deficiency and restore blood flow in the uterine lining, we focus on faithfully cultivating the soil of the uterus before attempting pregnancy again.
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