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 on 02/12/2016 i was 13 weeks I bled for 7 days and then stopped. I expected my period to come on 03/11/2016 but it came on 03/21/16 and only lasted one day. Is that normal? I took a preg. test and it was normal? When can a normal period be expected? I’m trying to track my ovulation but its a bit difficult when I dunno when to expect normalcy.
Hi Nina, yes this is normal. After an abortion, it may take 4 to even 12 weeks to get a normal period.
Hi, I had an abortion on the 27th of Dec. 2016, and I did not see my period until the 25th of March. My period is still flowing up until now going to 2 wks, is it normal ?
hello, i had an abortion on october, and ever since my periods have varied from heavy to light. Some periods are exactly 32 days while others are either less or more. I am late for this month, although i’m not sure if it’s post-abortion period irregularities or if I am pregnant since I have had sex. However, it was protected sex, so am I just being paranoid?
Hi Elizabeth, as it was protected sex, pregnancy should not be the reason. How many days late are you?
Hi good day. I had a medical abortion on 27feb and i saw my period on 3rd march which was heavy and lasted for 5days.later i did a pregnacy test and it was negetive. On 30th of march i was suppose to see my normal period but have not see it till now.Is 4days now,what should i do? Am really worried. Thank u
Hi Amanda, good day to you too. Your first period after abortion usually starts after 4-8 weeks, so don’t worry about it. Also, the 5 day bleeding you had was not period bleeding, it was the result of abortion. The body needs to be cleaned out. It’s completely normal.
Hi everyone, I had an abortion last week wednesday and i was 4months pregnant. I didnt have so much bleeding, maybe my bleeading lasted for 4 days. So yesterday I saw a spotting and i decided to put a pad on, till now, im bleeding a very dark blood and its not heavy, its like a normal period. My concern is, is that normal? Please help
Hi Nina, yes it is normal after abortion. It indicates that there is blood in the uterus for some time and needs to be cleaned out. No worries.
Please, please can I have a reply from someone. I had to have a medical abortion 14th January and not much bleeding but still brown discharge up until 25th February. I had unprotected sexual intercourse again for the first time on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th of March. Then I had a very heavy period from the 4th until the 10th, I then had unprotected sex again on the 10th. I’m due on my period tomorrow but I’ve had no PMS symptoms at all. Is there a possibility I could be pregnant again, any thoughts? Highly emotional, I would be grateful of some feedback?
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 last year November and I bled heavily. Two weeks later I had my first period which is normal. But for a month now I can’t see my period. I’ve done a pregnancy test but its negative. Can it be because of the abortion???
Yes, it’s possible that the abortion has caused a change in your menstrual cycle.
Hey, I terminated late January and I was 4 months pregnant. Since then my menstrual periods are a bit weird, it last for 2 weeks. The first week I’ll be bleeding little amount of blood and the second week I bleed heavily. Is this normal or should I get medical attention?
Yes, you should seek medical attention just ensure that all is well.
Hi, a friend had an abortion and didn’t bleed until 3 days after. Then two weeks after she said she got her period. Is that normal? Though she’s not scared because it was an early abortion. But is it normal or should I advise her to go to the hospital?
hi.wanna know I did my termination on.the 29 January n am.not yet ony period wanna know that should.I consult.cause sometime am.having cramps n bleeding some brownish staff with lighter blood
Hi, brown discharge after termination is perfectly normal. Although, in case you are feeling high temperature or chills or dizziness, you should consult the doctor.
About the period, usually they come after 4-10 weeks of abortion.
Hey, I had an abortion last year June and i didn’t bleed at all but was removing a brown discharge. Two weeks later my periods started normally and after two days I started having heavy flows with very huge clots that lasted for 4hrs continuously.
I was given some medicine to balance my hormones and the bleeding stopped that night I started experiencing very tough pain in my lower abdomen and was given antibiotic dosage for 10 days and the pain ended.
Could that have affected my fertility since after that my period started to be irregular? What caused that irregularity and will they ever return to be regular 28 days?
Hi, I had an abortion on the 8th of March, a week later I started seeing my period and until today, my period is still flowing including blood clots. And the worst part is, most times the flows are always heavy. I’d like to know if it’s normal or if I need medical attention.
It is normal to have a heavy flow. 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.
Hi, I had an abortion on Feb 13th. I have been bleeding off and on passing clots as well. I’m not bleeding heavy soaking through nor am I on any birth control or had intercourse since. Should I be worried? I’m not in pain?
No, you should not be worried. This is a normal process for persons who’ve had an abortion. Continue to practice safe sex if you do not wish to become pregnant again.
Hi. I had an abortion on the 26th of January,the doctor told me that my periods may come after 4 to 6 weeks since the pregnancy was 2 weeks old. I waited for 6 and didn’t see my periods. A few weeks ago,I started taking contraceptive pills, I’m now on the red pill but my periods haven’t come. Should I be worried?
No, you should not be. Ensure you practice safe sex if you do not wish to become pregnant too soon.
I had a medical abortion on the 8th of February and this evening I started bleeding again; it’s brownish with little clots. Is it my period or still post-abortion bleeding?
Hi I had, a miscarriage on Feb 22, 2016 was ok. I returned to normal sex after 10 days. Is it possible that, I can be pregnant again as am having painful breasts and dizziness and nausea.
You may not be pregnant so soon after. You must however, practice safe sex if you do not wish to become pregnant again.