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
Hi..I had an abortion just with pills and it seems like ok..But After taking pill, bleeding and it was stopped..After all , I think menstruation was starting ..But it last too much..may be 10 days untill now..Plz help me ????
Hi, It’s normal to bleed for 1 to 3 weeks after an abortion pill. It takes time for the body to empty the uterus completely. It is not dangerous until you soak through more than two maxi pads per hour for 2 hours or more. Also, Wear pads for the time you are bleeding, not tampons. Avoid vaginal sex for some time.
Please i would love to get a reply from you i’m really getting worried..thank you.
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Hello,my name is Maryann I had my period on the 8th of January 2016 which ended on the 12th I found out I was pregnant on the 6th of February I did a medical abortion on the 9th and I bleed for a week and had spotting and ovulated two weeks after the abortion but I am yet to get my period.what I get is watery white discharge that looks milky in a way but it doesn’t smell should I be worried that I haven’t seen my period till today the 11th of March?
Hi Maryann, White odorless discharge after medical abortion is not uncommon. Also, it may take 4-12 weeks after abortion to get period. So you should not be worried. Are you experiencing any other problem too?
Hi, I’m Shannon. I had an abortion about 5 weeks ago the pill one and everything was fine in the hospital. They said take the pill. I was still bleeding at the time which they said was normal. Then I got my period as normal when I came off the pill which was about a week ago and I came off my period and then after my period I went back on the pill. Me and my boyfriend had sex and the intercourse was painful at first. I thought because it’s been so long I had to get used to it again. When I peed it was sore; I thought nothing of it then the next day I started bleeding again. I have a horrible smelly discharge as well but I’m still on my pill….HELP..! Please.
Hello Shannon. That smelly discharge is cause for concern. You need to return to the hospital for a check-up before your conditions worsens.
I’m Sophia, I had an abortion on the 4th of February 2016. I’m yet to see my period up until the 10th of march 2016. I’m getting scared.
Don’t worry about your delayed period, Sophia. In most instances, a menstrual cycle is expected within 4 to 8 weeks after an abortion.
Good day all..Had abortion on the 28 of jan by using misoprostol after then saw a little flow of blood when i discover that the pregnancy is still their later went for scan and i was told i have blighted ovum in the uterus on the 7of feb went for evacuation exactly a month yesterday.plz when am i to have my period because up till now having sum pain in my stomach and also d left side of my stomach having sum pain inside me and itching inside my side stomach went for scan and nothing was found and went for stripe PT test showing positive. Is it possible for one to do evacuation and still be pregnant and to know the cause of the side stomach itching.
Lolly, please consult your doctor for this. All the best.
Hi, I had an incomplete miscarriage at 6 weeks pregnant, on the 17th Feb I took medical termination tablets to help remove the remnants, I have bled for about 12-13 days ( the last couple of days were just spotting on and off). During this time I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend.
I have read that after two weeks or sometimes sooner you can get pregnant again (but worried that the pregnancy if I am again is not going to be healthy). So today I took the termination pregnancy test the nurse gave me to see if there are any remnants left (20 days after the miscarriage ) it showed as not pregnant. But now I’m wondering if I am pregnant again because of the unprotected sex I had a week ago.
It is very important that you give yourself time to heal both emotionally and physically before you try to conceive again. Physical recovery after a miscarriage is quick and takes only a few days. After about a month, your body will be working normally and your menstrual cycles will begin once again. It is possible to become pregnant during your first menstrual cycle after your miscarriage or abortion.
Hi, I had an abortion on the 1st of February 2016 and instantly bled, 7 days later it stopped and I tested and I was no longer pregnant. I then had sex with my boyfriend 2 weeks later using protection, I didn’t wait for my period and went ahead to do an implant just to be safe and now still I haven’t gotten my period. I have counted, I should have had it on the 7th on March today but it didn’t come. Do you think something might be wrong or I am still pregnant? Please help.
Hi Lucy,
If you had an implant done, that may be the reason why you didn’t get your period… some women do not bleed with the implant. but if you are still worried you might want to take a pregnancy test 🙂
good luck!
thank you 🙂
Hi..i had an abortion last nov 2015 when i found out that i was 1 month pregnant…i knew everything removed bec after 3 weeks it became negative when i had my pregnancy test but the problem is my period is not coming until now…but at 4th week of dec i had spotting for 3 days..thats it..is this still normal or something goes wrong?i need advice pls.thank.you
Hy, I’m Lecia. I took the drugs on the 10th of Jan bled for a week, almost 8 weeks later I get on and off spotting for some days but no period since pregnancy tests have been negative and there has not been any intercourse. Why have I not seen my period? I’m really worried.
The effects of an abortion include bleeding, cramps or a vaginal discharge. If these symptoms are excessive and you have a high fever then you must see a doctor. Don’t worry about your delayed period – in most instances, a menstrual cycle is expected within 4 to 8 weeks after an abortion.
Hi I am 24 years old post pregnancy I had mifepristone tablet on 27 Jan and misoprostel on 28 Jan I bled heavily for 2-3 days and it ended up in 7 days. now it’s 5 March but I still didn’t got my regular periods. is it normal? Please help
Comment Text*Am Abe, i had abortion on the 10 of February 2016 which ended on 23rd february,2016. i had unprotected sex on the 7th March,2016 but saw blood spot on the 10th March,2016 and a clot on the 11th March,2016. pregnancy test too is negative
Hi Abe, was it a planned abortion or natural?
Hi I’m Mia 20 years old, I had an abortion on the sixth week on 19th of February and I had a few drops of blood the day after. Then 5 days later I got my period and I’m still on it. So as I’ve read, it was normal to have a light PMS but today I have really heavy stomach pains and fast bleeding. Has anyone had this before? I really hope its normal because I can’t see a gynecologist for other reasons right now!
The effects of an abortion include bleeding, cramps or a vaginal discharge. If these symptoms are excessive and you have a high fever then you must see a doctor. Though you may not be able to see a gynecologist, if the situations worsens then you should go to a clinic or the emergency room.
I found out that I was pregnant on 1st February. I took abortion pills on 2nd February. that day bleeding started but stopped decreased after few hours. for two days there was almost no bleeding but then started heavy bleeding and lasted till 10th February. it’s been one month after abortion but my menstruation has not returned. is there anything wrong? I didn’t have physical relation since then.
Hello Sania. It is normal not to get your regular period for 4-8 weeks after an abortion. You should contact your doctor if you still have concerns.
I had a late medical termination at 16 weeks and 4 days. I gave birth to my daughter 27th January 2016. It’s been 5 weeks. when should I expect my first period
Hi, I had a medical abortion on 7th of Feb, I was given Searle tablets and have never stopped bleeding up to now, is it really normal? am so much worried
Hello. How heavy is the bleeding? Is there clotting? If you have been bleeding continuously since Feb. 7 you should contact your doctor.
Hi. I had a medical termination on the 11th January. One tablet at 9am then the other 7 hrs later. I went home to pass the pregnancy. I was in pain that night with bad cramps but never got clots like they said I would. I did loose a lot of blood which lasted about 2 weks. I took a pregnancy test when advised and it was negative.
My next period came on the 10th February and it wasn’t like my normal period. It lasted 8 days and was more of a brown (end of the termination) colour. Today (3rd March) I have started again I think? Its not been 4 weeks as normal but that’s ok I suppose, but what I am concerned about is the colour again. Its a very dark brown again like the last one. Is this normal or do you think I have some sort of problem inside? When will I get back to every 4 weeks red colour lasting 3 days?
My age is 41 by the way so could it be the menopause? My sister had hers early at 45.
Hi. You could still be experiencing post termination bleeding. A regular period may not appear for 4-8 weeks. You should talk to your doctor about your concerns.