Making the decision to go through with an abortion it is often a stressful one. There are many reasons why that decision is made whether it’s due to the health of the mother, learning about the health of the baby, and also that it’s just not the right time to bring a child into the world. Whatever the situation is, it’s not one for others to judge, that is your decision and whatever you choose to do, it’s right for you. Because it’s a stressful situation, there could be an effect on your upcoming menstrual cycle. As explored in previous
Menstrual Cycle After Abortion
I had an abortion in 2013. After the procedure, I’ve had an extremely regular cycle – my period came exactly every 28 days, up until October 2015. Since then, it has been consistently late by 3-5 days.
Is there a reason for this or anything I can do to make it regular again?
This is simply a change in cycle. Give it a month or two, and you should regulate out soon.
I had abortion on Dec 10, 2015. I took 3 pills of Misoprostol (Cytotec) orally. The bleeding started 4 hours after I took them. And then I passed the clots the same night. I bled for 1 week and stopped for few days and it started to bleed again for few days. During the second bleeding, I passed some more bigger clots than the first night I took the pills. I was bleeding for almost a month and I decided to go to gyn and do ultra-sound test and it was all clear. Just had to wait for the bleeding to finally stop and have my normal period.
But then, I got even more worried after 8 weeks of the abortion, I haven’t had my period yet. I suddenly experienced some pregnancy symptoms, like feeling tired all the time, lower back pain and my breasts felt tender and sore.
So I took home pregnancy tests for 4 times and it all came out negative. The pregnancy-like symptoms lasted for almost 3 weeks until on the February 14th, 2016 I finally had my first period after 9 weeks and 2 days of abortion! It was really heavy on the first two days and I’d see some clots but not much to worry about, I guess. As I’m writing this story, it’s already my 4th day and my period isn’t as heavy as the days before. Hopefully it’s a good sign. Overall, my period wasn’t as bad as I thought it’d be.
For some cases, like mine. it would take more than 8 weeks to finally have your period after abortion. Just be patient and good luck ladies!
i had an abortion 5 weeks ago i got normal bleedingas the doctor said. but last week i started bleeding again i though it was periods the day before yesterday the bleeding increased today it become worse and i got really heavy clots what could be the problem and what do i do first
I would talk to your doctor to make sure everything is okay.
Hi. My abortion started on 31 Jan 16 after having 2 mesoprotole medicines..after 3 hours bleeding started and in night I took another pills to complete medicines. Till then m having continue bleeding since last 12 days..is it normal.? In lasts days it was light but since yesterday m feeling like normal periods pain and getting flow again like normal periods? Is ths normal? Can periods b shifted to early dates ? Generally i get my periods on 17 or 18 dates but now m feeling like it is shifted to predate…as today is 12 Feb? Plz suggest …m worried abt ths?
I would contact your doctor, because bleeding continuously for 12 days isn’t normal. You can never be too careful.
I had one in September then 2 weeks later took the depo Provera shot and the bleeding stopped for about a month then I start bleeding for about 2 months… It was light but when I was due for another shot my bleeding stopped again for another month and here I am still bleeding very lightly for almost over a month….I’m terrified of what this means
I had to get a surgical abortion on 25th Dec 2015 and its been almost 6 weeks. I havent got periods yet. Today is the 12th of february. Is it normal?
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hi, I had medical abortion on 8th February 2016, I bled heavily that day, light bleeding the next 2 days, what could be the cause?
this is my 3rd medical abortion
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Hi, I had a dilation and curettage on the 22nd of Dec 2015 and I didn’t bleed at all after the procedure, but I have still not gotten my period and its over 6weeks now. Should I be worried??
Please help!!!
I would talk to a doctor.
Hi, I had abortion of 26th January, then on 30th January i got my period and it goes up to 3rd February and it was heavy bleeding and some stomach pain, was it normal or? after 3rd Feb it cut off and all the paining were gone, and i had intercourse on 5th February what a the chances of being pregnant again?? please reply
Hello,The chance of you becoming pregnant right after an abortion is high, cramping and stomach pain after an abortion is normal.
Hi I done medical abortion Jan. 5/16. I did not get my period yet
Hello Saranya! This is normal, typically your period will be a little different after recieving an abortion. If you are truly concerned, I suggest seeking professional attention 🙂
Hello, After an abortion many women experience breakthrough bleeding which is quite normal if this happens again in the next few months get checked out by a doctor.
please ,I had medical abortion 22/12, started bleeding 23/12 it stopped and started 27th dec-3rd jan, no pain. just normal flows. had unprotected sex 8th jan9,used postinor, had little flows from 9-11 Jan. had another little flow on 25th Jan. had what I thought was my period on 1-4 Feb. But today 6th Feb I got little flows again. is this normal? am yet to see my nurse for checkup cos am busy. pls response pls
Hello,Breakthrough bleeding can be normal and not a cause for concern but it’s always best to get checked by a doctor.
I have 3 medical abortion in 6 month .now this time I had on 14 Jan. It is bleeding continuously since then . Early on bleeding was heavy ,then it was light . But it is again heavy for 3 -4 days .is this normal or is there any complications
Hi,prolonged bleeding soaking through 2 maxi pads per hour could be a sign of complication and should be checked out by a doctor.
bleeding is no so heavy. but there are clots. now bleeding has been stoped. but there is discharge and have itching. are these sign of infection?
Yes these are signs of infection, I would recommend taking an over-the-counter medication.
I had evacuation done on 1/10 because of missed miscarriage and on 2/1 after 3 weeks I got my period. Is it normal to have my period so soon just after 21 days… Please reply
After having a miscarriage it will take a while for your body to return to normal, so irregular periods are to be expected. Once your body heals your periods will return to normal again. If you are concerned over anything you should consult a doctor.
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i had an abortion last year august. i receive my periods normally and have a cycle of 28 days. what worries me is the cramping and back pains that come and go. is it normal?
please assist am worried..
If the main concern is your cramping, that could be completely normal. I personally get cramping and backpains from a normal period cycle. If you start to really experience some intense pains or bleeding, I would suggest contacting a professional. From what you are saying, however, does not seem at all severe.
Hi I had a medical abortion on the 4th of January 2016 and the abortion was successful as per the last check up with my doctor. But now (from 31st jan) I am experiencing a few drips blood discharge. Are those my periods or can be something else to worry about. Because my periods too occurs on 31st itself
Hello there, After an abortion it takes 4-6 weeks for a normal period to return chances are there’s nothing to worry about but your body trying to get back to normal as long as you are not experiencing any pain or fever you are ok.
Hi i had abortion on nov 6th i got my first period on Dec 18. On jan 17 while having intercourse the condom broke. I took a pregnancy test on jan 22nd it came neg… i had bleeding on jan 31, bit heavy and dark red… on feb 1 flow was very light…is this normal?? Usually i’ll get 4 days of period before abortion… if this is due to abortion how can i rectify it… please help