When a woman miscarries very early in pregnancy, no treatment is necessary. The uterus usually sheds residual tissue on its own after 1 or 2 weeks (sometimes up to 4 weeks).

In some cases, a medicine (misoprostol) may be given (orally or placed in the vagina) to stimulate the uterus and facilitate the evacuation of tissue (usually within a few days).

When the bleeding is profuse, when the pain is severe, or when tissue is not evacuated naturally, it may be necessary to perform a curettage to remove the tissue that may have remained in the uterus. the gynecological surgeon dilates the cervix and the tissue remains are gently removed by suction or light scratching.

When a miscarriage occurs after the first trimester (13 weeks of pregnancy or more), the gynecologist may decide to induce labor to facilitate the passage of the fetus. These second trimester procedures usually require a hospital stay.

Following a miscarriage, it is best to wait for a normal period before trying to conceive a new baby.