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My AF's post mc were slightly all over the place. My first AF I definitely had a lot of cramping and back pain. My cycles have been a little erratic, but not too all over the place. Some cycles are short (27 days) and some are 30 days. I have had cycles that were lite and some that were heavier. I have also had cycles that were short and others that were longer. My AF symptoms and cycle patterns have not gone to extremes though so I have not been so concerned about it.

Pre-MC I was as regular as regular can be with little to no AF symptoms. Pretty much as good of an AF as it can get. I have now had 5 cycles post AF so I am getting convinced that irregularity is now my new norm. Hope this helps!

@mfa_lady: My cramps actually got better after mine (I would normally have to leave work, and now don't have to). Not the same as yours, but it is a change. I would expect things to be different for sure. And you can always call your doctor if you're really concerned.

@mfa_lady: my AFs after m/c were all over the place. That said if you think there is cause for concern maybe you should call your OB?

I am not so eagerly anticipating my first TOM after MC, so while I can't offer any advice, I can offer hugs and commiserate with you.

@mfa_lady: Oh, and I should have mentioned, alcohol was my lifeline during those times. It was the only thing that relaxed the muscles enough to give me any relief. My doctor also recommended taking the max dosage of advil (4 pills) or aleve (2) regularly starting at least 3 days before AF. Not an option now, and not if you're ttc, but if you continue to have this sort of thing, it did work. Not enough that I felt nothing, but it helped a ton. Waiting until it started was too late. Apparently they're prostglandin blockers, and that's what causes the pain?

My AF after my MC was pretty normal, but my MC was much earlier than yours. Given that you were 11 weeks your first AF is probably more similar to a post partum AF and my first one after having my daughter was unbearable, like I almost thought I was having a miscarriage it was so heavy and painful. I think it just takes time for your body to get back to normal.