Q: How long until my periods come back?

Q: How long until my periods come back?
I had a miscarriage seven weeks ago and haven't had a period since then.I took another pregnancy test,but it was negative.If I'm not pregnant,how long will I need to wait for my period?

A: It can take a little while for your periods to return normal.Bleeding often continues for around seven to 10 days following a misscarriage and menstruation returns after four to six weeks.If your periods were irregular before,the miscarriage,they may take longer to come back.
 Fertility usually returns before your next period,so if you "feel" pregnant again,but a home test is negative,you could still be pregnant - it may be too early to show up.Try repeating the test again in a week or so,or ask your doctor for a blood test.Both the blood and urine tests measure the levels of the hormone HCG,which increases in pregnancy.
 Don't be disheartened if you are not pregnant,and try to keep positive.Give your body and mind time to recover,and your periods time to return to normal.
 Good luck with the next pregnancy.