Can I be pregnant if I missed my period after D and C?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

After a D and C (dilation and curettage), your period usually returns within four to six weeks.

Some women may take up to eight weeks for their period to resume.

Yes, it is possible to get pregnant before your next period because ovulation can occur as early as two to three weeks after a D and C.

If you have had unprotected sex since the procedure, pregnancy is possible, even if your period has not returned yet.

Take a urine pregnancy test, preferably using your first morning urine. If it is negative and your period still does not start within the next one to two weeks, repeat the test.

If it is positive, it could indicate either:

• A new pregnancy, or

• Persistent pregnancy hormones from your recent abortion (especially if it was recent and hormone levels have not fully dropped).

In that case, a blood test for beta-hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) and an ultrasound can help clarify the situation.

Consult a gynecologist if your period does not return after eight weeks or if pregnancy tests remain persistently positive.

Additionally, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, managing stress, and following your doctor’s post-procedure instructions can help your body recover and regulate your menstrual cycle.

Avoid unprotected sex until your gynecologist confirms it is safe, especially if your periods are irregular or your hormone levels are still stabilizing.

I hope this has helped you.

Please feel free to reach out to me again if you have further queries.

Thank you.