Following a medical abortion, you may experience bleeding lightly, moderately, or heavily. In some cases, women do not bleed afterward, at all. Bleeding can start right after the abortion process or until several days after. When it happens, it may stop at some point and then start again. Don’t be surprised if you experience increased bleeding 4 to 5 days after a medical abortion, complete with clots and strong cramps that will last for several days. Menstrual-like cramping is normal for the first week after an abortion and may extend to the second week. So don’t be alarmed. Just take
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Hy….i took misoprostol on the 1st of may but even today im still bleeding but lightly coupled by some on and off cramps and everyday headache ….is this normal?
Hi Lebo, Normal is about three weeks of bleeding or up to that. If you are still bleeding and you don’t think it’s your period coming back I would call just to make a follow up appointment.
Hi,I had an abortion which lasted for 3 days then later I’ve been bleeding slightly where am only using 1 panty liner for a day..what should I do?
Hi Ing, It’s normal to bleed up to three weeks after the abortion. If this is the case then you are most likely fine.
Hi I took the abortion pill on the 3rd of May. I’ve had bleeding and some pain as normal. However it’s still continuing almost 5 weeks ago now.
And sometimes I feel slightly sick but also tired. But otherwise able to carry on with normal activities fine.
I’m on the birth Control pill so I’m not sure if maybe that’s causing the problems. If it helps I am a little underweight.
Hi Sarah, you should have been done bleeding from the abortion about 2 weeks ago. Women generally bleed anywhere from a few days to about three weeks. It could be your birth control especially if it’s a new one to you or you are just getting back on it.
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My friend is 7 weeks pregnant and after taking mifopostrol she bleeds only for 4 days . Can we assume if the abortion is successful.
Hi Carrey, most likely that’s normal. Honestly some people bleed for a short time and others for a longer period of time but it also depends on how early they have the abortion. So that is likely normal.
I had a medical abortion on May 21. I am still passing clots and bleeding. The blood ranges from very dark brown to bright red. The clots have been no bigger than a dollar coin but have been prolific still.
Hi Meg, have you been back for your follow up appointment. At this point I wouldn’t think that you should still be bleeding like that and passing clots. You should be around to getting your period again relatively soon as well. I would recommend making another appointment.
Hi, I did an abortion 7 days ago I experienced cramping and clots for two hours. I have now been receiving spots and no bleeding but I feel pain with my pelvic and a lot of dizziness with a headache. am I okay?
Hi, you most likely are. I would give it some time and reduce you activity and rest. You have to let your body recover from an abortion. Some take longer than others. I hope you feel better soon! If it does continue for the next few days (or if you are still experiencing it now) I would consider calling your doctor and just getting checked out.
I took the pill last wednesday (May 22rd) passed one large clot and was bleeding for two days after. I stopped bleeding and now a week and a half later I’m bleeding more heavily and experiencing some cramps.. Is this normal?
Hi Sophia, some people do bleed a few days to a few weeks. So this could be normal for you. Also depending on how early on you were in pregnancy there might not have been much to pass either. I would give it some time it’s only been about 10 days.
Hello, I had my abortion last may 11 and until now I am bleeding slightly more like spotting, just a few blood. I did an ultrasound and was told it’s out. tho I used postinor 2 tablet on may 28, pls is the bleeding normal??
Hi Bebs, if you went to the doctor and everything is out then the bleeding should stop. You could also be experiencing your first period as well even if it did stop for a short time. You should be getting your first period within 4-8 weeks of the abortion.
Hallo ..I had an abortion last week …The pregnancy was 6weeks .. I put the misoprostol Pills under my tongue nd the moment i swallowed it started having cramps and few minutes later the bleeding started …It only took me 5days and i stopped bleeding …Is it normal
Hi Mia, yes, some bleed more than others and it’s also an early one so there isn’t much to pass.
I had took abortion pills about 2 weeks ago. I have been expiring heavy bleeding on and off daily. But the last couple days have been worse. Soaking through pads and passing lots o f blood clots. I feel like the bleeding should be getting better if anything. Should I be seen?
Hi Alyx, if you have been bleeding through more than one pad every two hours, make an appointment with your doctor asap. You shouldn’t still be bleeding that much.
Hi I was 2months pregnant 3days ago I took 1 cytotec pill under the tongue and 1 I insert after few minutes I started bleeding and pass clots when I’m going to facility room I have soaked two maxi pad from 6pm to 3am and its stop,but when I’m going to restroom I pass some drop of blood. After 2days it’s started again bleeding and pass some clots and I’m paining soon much.when I touching my abdomen it hard but still bleeding a little. Please help me.
Hello Jaoh, this is normal during an abortion.
Hi m 5+4day pg and we also have 3 little kids so terminating it…. today I used misoprostol orally 12 tablets with the gap of 4 hrs..now I bleed like normal menstrual period no blood clot no heavy bleeding & no heavy cramps does it mean failure of abortion…Please help and also I have diarrhoea.
Hello Sara, there is nothing abnormal mentioned from you above. This is all normal during an abortion.
Hello my name is Nicole, I had my abortion last may 11 and until now I have a little spotting, but just a few blood. It’s almost 3weeks already on Friday. Is it normal?
Hello Nicole, yes this is normal.
Hallo…I was three weeks pregnant and I had abortion. After few hours I experienced heavy cramps and a terrible headache. I started bleeding and passed one clot but the bleeding stopped the next day. Is it possible that the abortion was unsuccessful?
Hello Rhose, this is normal during an abortion.
hello I took 800mg of misoprostol 3 times each after 3 hours interval I had heavy bleeding and clot just for one day. after then no bleeding is the abortion successful
Hello Maryan, the only way to determine this is by repeating a pregnancy test.
I have the same problem. Was yours successful?
I’m Sim I had a medical abortion and am bleeding for two weeks now is that normal?
Hello Sim, yes, this is normal.