After a miscarriage, sometimes a surgeon will advise on whether surgery to remove any remaining pregnancy tissue is the best option. This may depend on the stage of your pregnancy, the amount of bleeding and preference.

Surgery for miscarriage is a short procedure to empty the womb. It's known as an evacuation of retained products of conception (ERPC or ERPOC).
The operation is usually done as a day case under general anaesthesia. During the procedure, the surgeon will pass a soft plastic tube through the cervix into the womb. The pregnancy material is removed by suction.

We met, during the time of my wifes miscarriage, other women who had had more than one miscarriage. We found out that even if a woman has had two miscarriages, it's unlikely that they would be considered to have an underlying medical problem, and that most women do go on to have a successful pregnancy in the future.
After three consecutive miscarriages a doctor may refer a woman to a gynaecologist to have some tests to rule out any specific causes. Possible causes include a hormonal disturbance, genetic problems, abnormalities of your womb, or a condition where the body's own defence mechanism attacks itself, leading to blood clots in the placenta.

Although it is true that every pregnancy is at risk of miscarriage if you drink alcohol or smoke, your risk of having one is higher You can help to reduce your risk of pregnancy problems by eating a balanced diet, losing any excess weight and by not drinking too much or smoking.

It is true that the physical effects of a miscarriage tend to clear up quickly. Any bleeding usually settles down within seven to 10 days although it is best not to use tampons at this stage, so that you reduce the chance of infection. The next period is likely to follow between four and six weeks later.

The emotional impact of miscarriage can be greater than the physical effects and take a lot longer to resolve. Miscarriage can cause a range of feelings. Everyone reacts differently and there is no right or wrong way to feel.
Some couples decide that they want to begin trying for another baby right away, while others feel that this is too soon and need longer to recover emotionally. There is no right or wrong thing to do, and you need to do what you feel is best for you. You will usually be advised to wait until you have had at least one period before trying again, although it's safe to have sex when the bleeding has settled and you both feel ready. Interestingly though it has been recently discovered that there is no been to wait after a miscarriage before trying again.