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 a medical abortion in 1st week of December 2015 and my periods were back to normal in mid of January. It was okay until February but since last month i.e. March I haven’t bled. what is wrong with my cycle? Is it normal to miss period for one complete month?
Yes, it is possible to miss a period for a full month. You may miss a period for many reasons including stress and fatigue. It is also possible that the abortion has disrupted your cycle.
I had an abortion on December 29 2015, and again on March 26, 2016….yes I realize in a matter of months. I used protection and learned the hard way you definitely are very fertile after an abortion. I was 6 weeks along when I had my most recent one a few weeks ago. I only bled lightly for a week (unlike my first one). I was an idiot and Had sex a week after (with protection!) and I was only bleeding very lightly. Fast forward to now (one week after having sex and a little over two weeks of the procedure) I’m bleeding again. Heavier than I have the whole time. Is it possible this is my period? I go back the 25th of this month for a follow up. But am just slightly concerned. Any thoughts or suggestions?
Hi Allie, Yes, it should be your period most probably. Also, It’s recommended to wait for at least 4 weeks after the abortion before having sex or even using a tampon. For the period, please use pads only. Anything can cause a vaginal infection.
Hi had an abortion four weeks ago and haven’t had my periods back. I’m worried.
That’s normal. It will take at least 4 to 8 weeks before your period returns.
Hi, I had a miscarriage; bleeding with ‘no’ heartbeat for my foetus before 8 weeks gestation and on doctor’s recommendation. I underwent an E&C on 2nd April 2016 and on 9th April I had a follow-up with my doctor and she confirmed everything was fine. Today, 10th April I’m experiencing moderate bleeding with cramps and lower back pain. Is it a normal period as I’m just past 1 week? Please advise. Thanking you in anticipation.
Yes, your symptoms are normal for someone who recently experienced a miscarriage.
Thank you so much for the reply. I had a revisit to the doctor on 12th and she reconfirmed that my uterus was empty and that its fine to have mild bleedings. However, she has prescribed me with ‘Primolut-Nor 10mg’ for 21 days to stop the bleeding and ‘Canesten’ cream for 10 days.
Okay, so I had an abortion in late February and had sex right after the abortion. I ended up missing my period for March until April. I took a pregnancy test but it came out negative…been having a bad taste in my mouth. Help please.
You may not be pregnant. It can take 4 to 8 weeks for a period to return after an abortion. Wait to see if it will come.
Pls I need a helpful reply. I have a medical miscarriage on 21s January and I see my period on February 29 & it last 4 days. Starting from around March 25 I started having pregnancy symptoms, both splitting around,abdominal pain, headache, breast pain feeling Feverish. and I have not seen my period since after the first one. I have done urine test and Scan. It all came out negative. Please can someone tell me what is going on in my Body please am scared.
Hi, no need to be scared. The bleeding you had earlier was most probably not period, but your body cleaning out the blood after miscarriage. The pregnancy signs should not be there if there is no pregnancy shown though. I would suggest that you contact your doctor about it. As they have your medical history, they would be able to find the issue more clearly. All the best!
Hi I have a question. I had my abortion March 3 2016.. I went through medical abortion. I been bleeding every since.. I had sex April 1, with a condom on I notice I had weird abdomen pain in my lower belly. What does this mean?? Also I’m still bleeding by the way. After I had sex it’s like my bleeding came down more….
Hi, are you constantly bleeding from 3rd march to now? Please see a professional immediately.
Hey, I had an abortion 2 years ago and my period came for a year and stopped. Until now I haven’t seen it.
Hey Shani, please see a professional for it.
Hey,I.terminated around the first week in march 2016 and had a little brownish spots in my pads for like weeks and then later had a one night heavy bleeding and after that bleeding stop so I decided to do the urine pregancy test and I did it twice and it was negative but since I haven’t see my period yet….please I need a quick answer cause am worried……
Hi Gemelia, it’s quite normal for your period to take 4-8 weeks after termination. The heavy bleeding you had was most probably not period, but the bleeding to empty the uterus. Wait until 12 weeks after the termination and if you don’t get your period by then, then consult a doctor. While 4-8 weeks is common, 12 weeks too is a probability. So till then, you don’t need to worry.
A friend did an abortion last month..and bleeded for three days..later saw her period but it wasn’t normal..it was just coming out little for two days while on a normal day its meant to last for 5days..Now this a new month,she started seeing her period yesterday but she is having pain on her lower abdomen and its coming out so little.like a drop..its not flowing normal.pls what should she do?is it normal or what?pls reply,thanks
Hi Emilia, I would suggest that she should see her doctor for this.
Hi, I had a surgical abortion on 15th of November. I bleed only for 1 day very little blood but I didn’t get my period until now!!! I get unbearable pain every month – especially on my right side. I did a vaginal 3D ultrasound, CT scan on my pelvis and abdomen but it was normal…ovaries and uterus. My doctor said she cleaned uterus very hard and I will get my period later but when uterus rebuilds it’s tissue. I’m so worried and tired from this painful pain that I have monthly and does what I’m going through can cause this hard pain?
You did the procedure 5 months ago – that’s too long for you to be suffering from an abortion. Though the tests indicate that all is well, you must seek a second opinion from another doctor. The pain indicates that all is not well. You must ensure that your fallopian tubes are clear as well.
Hey, I had an early abortion last year and my period is still irregular. Sometimes it last 2 days… Sometimes more. Sometimes it’s painful, sometimes not at all!!! Is that normal? Is it gonna affected my desire to having an other baby? Thanks for your attention.
Yes, that’s normal. No, it should not affect your desire to get pregnant.
I had abrotion on 8 march. The bleeding finished on 30 march. On 31 march I had sex with my life partener, but he discharge outside, not inside me. But after abrotion ovulation did not come.Can i pregent again?
Hi Raman, After an abortion, it might take 4-8 weeks easily for normal period to start. So most probably you won’t be seeing ovulation or your period in April. Also, after abortion, please wait at least for four weeks, do not have sex. Don’t even use tampons, use pads instead. Putting anything in vagina might cause infection.
HI i did my medical termination in end of December i had heavy bleeding in that time then it stopped after 4 weeks. Then i started bleeding in mid of February it stayed 4-5 days after that i have not get my periods. I am worried about it.Should i consult with GP or that is normal after termination?
Hi, heavy bleeding after termination is common. The gap after first period is not very unusual, but yes it would be best if you can consult with your GP, so as to be precautionary. Good luck!
Hi, my friend had medical abortion 3 weeks before. She had bleeding for 5 days and passed a clot too. After two weeks she had urine pregnancy test and it came out negative. Now, after 3 weeks, she is having bleeding, may be periods. Is it normal? She was just 5 weeks pregnant. Is the abortion successful as the result came out negative?
Yes, it is normal to test negative and have a period after an abortion. The negative pregnancy test confirms that she’s no longer pregnant.
Hi, I have had two abortions in the space of 4 months. I had the first one in November and found out I was pregnant again in January and got the second abortion in February. It has been six weeks now and no sign of my first period after this abortion. Can you tell me what’s happening?
In most instances, a menstrual cycle is expected within 4 to 8 weeks after an abortion. Give it a few more days for it to return.