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Could an untreated miscarriage affect fertility?

It is very unlikely that you would have more difficulty getting pregnant because you did not receive medical attention following your miscarriage. Most miscarriages are complete, and if you did not have any infection symptoms (fever, discharge, excessive bleeding) after your pregnancy loss it should not affect your attempts at becoming pregnant now.

If your periods have been fairly regular and if you have been having regular unprotected intercourse yet still have not become pregnant, then you must be somewhat infertile. About 80% of couples having regular intercourse without birth control will conceive within a year.

I would ask your GP to refer you to an infertility specialist straight away if you want to get pregnant. She can start a plan involving observing cervical mucus, taking your basal body temperature and inducing ovulation if you are not ovulating on your own.

Don't feel guilty about not seeking attention at the time. It is really improbable that you did something to cause infertility by ignoring a miscarriage.

Good luck.

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