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 a one-month abortion on the 24th of March 2016. I bled for 6 days and had my period back on the 26th April which lasted for three days. After that I had sex throughout this month but today is my 28th day after which am expecting a flow but no result. Could it be a pregnancy? I also drunk neem leave juice once in the sex period which I learnt is a birth control method. am confuse tell me something. Thanks.
Hi to all! I had a medical abortion on 19.04.2016 and I still didn’t get my menstrual cycle. When should I expect it? And when can I get pregnant again? Thank you in advance.
In most instances, a menstrual cycle is expected within 4 to 8 weeks after an abortion. 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 (within a few months). It is possible to become pregnant during your first menstrual cycle after your miscarriage or abortion.
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Hi, I just got my period after I had a medical abortion. My 14 days ended on Thursday. I am bleeding on Sunday? Is this normal?
Hi.. i had my abortion last year early November, and after that i only saw my periods once in December. up till today i have not seen my periods, is that normal ?
Hello Suu, This much gap in your periods is not normal. You should visit a doctor.
HI, I had a medical abortion 4 months ago and for the last 3 months i got my periods a bit earlier than regular periods. and continued for about 10 days on my last period. now I am late its 33rd day after i got my last period. i had unprotected sex 3 or 4 times. am i pregnant or is there anything to worry. i feel a bit tired and have food cravings, no other symptoms.
Hello 4310, Getting abnormal periods after abortion is possible but the symptoms you are telling are not exxactly of pregnanccy. If you continue to have abnormal period in future visit a doctor.
I had a medical abortion 2days ago and I have not seen any sign of blood. Could it be I am still pregnant? What if I am, would the injection have any effect on the fetus already? Cos m even scared of using any other thing because of complications. Pls what can I do?
Hello Olami, Every woman and every pregnancy is different. Bleeding after an abortion also varies; some women have no bleeding at all after an abortion, while some may bleed immediately and for 3-4 weeks, so do not take tension and if you feel any discomfort, visit your doctor
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Me and my wife had a unplanned pregnancy, so we decided to terminate the feotus, but it was somehow late (meaning pregnancy has reach 3-4 months we didn’t notice as there is light bleedings everymonth and we didn’t take a test.) Still we decided to continue with abortion pills at home and the advice of the chemist we administered the drugs two orally and one vaginally as instructed. She had heavy bleedings the night took the drugs and with that the bleeding stops and nothing happen, we didn’t realised the feotus is still inside her. On the fourth day she had painful cramps and starts bleeding heavily, and after 4-5 hours of labour the feotus came out, she was still in pain and one hour later the placenta came along with it her pain reduce and gradually stops. It was in the year 2014 we dont have any plans to have a child and we didnt use any contraceptive and she has normal periods for sometime though painful, now she has irregular periods with painful cramps on the back as well as the abdomen, we did ultrasound test and everything seems ok but these two months she is in pain with little bleeding. So what could be the problem with her, is it the side effects of the drugs.
Hello Francis and Rose, the symptoms you are telling could be side effects of drugs or could be just some hormonal changes. But I would advise you to visit a doctor if you face further problems
Hello. I had a abortion March 25th and started my period 4 weeks later and now 18 days after my 1st period, I am now on it again. Is that normal for irregular periods after abortion ? I had very regular periods post pregnancy.
Hello Nicole, It is normal to have first two- three periods irregular after abortion. However, if you continue to have so for a longer time, consult your doctor.
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I had a medical abortion on 17/04/16. The first day of my period following the abortion was 29/05/16 – about six weeks after the abortion. Yesterday (18/05/16) I noticed some light brown discharge/spotting. It is very light, but has continued for about a day, and is noticeable on tissue but is definitely not the same amount as a period. I am a little concerned as I have never experienced spotting before. I am not taking a contraceptive. What could be the cause of this?
Thanks.
Hello Becky, Spotting after abortion could be because some tissue might be left in your uterus after abortion, it could also be because of hormonal imbalance.Also some women may experience bleeding about 10-14 days after their period. This is usually caused by a temporary drop in levels of the hormone estrogen at the time of ovulation (when an egg is released by an ovary). This is quite normal.
I missed my period on the 29th of March, I did a pregnancy test is was positive. I did an abortion on the 11th of April using the injection and now this is May 18th and I have not seen my period. Is anything wrong?
I missed my period on the 29th of March,I did a pregnancy test and it was positive. I did an abortion on the 11th of April using an injection and now this is May 18th and I’ve not seen my period. What is going on?
Your menstrual cycle is expected within 4 to 8 weeks after an abortion. Give it some time to return but be sure to practice safe sex.
Hi, my girlfriend had a medical abortion on 11th of April and it’s been 5 weeks and some days now which she only have a light menses with little menstrual pain so little but dark or brown in colour and stopped. Please, is that normal or should we expect more?
A menstrual cycle is usually expected within 4 to 8 weeks after an abortion. Give it some more time.
I had a medical abortion on the 8th of April. Since then I’ve not seen my menses and I am still feeling pregnancy symptoms.
After an abortion, it is normal to still feel pregnant for the next 3-4 weeks, as the body is trying to adjust to the new situation, which takes some time. To make sure, you can take a urine pregnancy test after 6 weeks of the abortion. Also, 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 had an abortion on June 24th, 2015. I did not get my period until August 10th, 2015. Then I got my period again on September 17th, 2015. I am now 8 months pregnant, expecting a child with an estimated due date of June 20th, 2016. A dating scan said I conceived September 28th, 2015 however I did not have sexual activity in the days leading up that date nor on that date. I has sexual intercourse on September 30/Oct 1st/Oct 4th. I can’t seem to pin point when I ovulated since I only had two periods to go off of and it was not a normal 28-day cycle. When did I conceive? When did I ovulate based on these dates?
The dating scan gives an estimation based on the measurement of the foetus and other factors. You’re 34 weeks pregnant since you conceived on October 1, 2015. Your last monthly period on September 17 was used to determine this information.
Hi, I was 25 to 30 days pregnant. I took abortion pills on 1st April and had bleeding approx 4-5 days. After 3 weeks my pregnancy test was also negative. It’s now 5 weeks post-abortion and I have not had my periods. Is it normal or should I consult my Dr.?
Don’t worry about your delayed period – in most instances, a menstrual cycle is expected within 4 to 8 weeks after an abortion.
I had a medical abortion in December. My periods have been alright since then until this month when I got stabbing and scratching pains instead of any type of cramps I’ve had before. Besides the ones I had during the abortion itself, these are for sure the worst cramps of my life and no medications or heating pads I’ve used have helped and I’ve been in bed for 3 days. Do you think this is normal so far after my abortion, and do you know anything I can try to take the pain away?
hello Jessica, having such cramps as you have described, that too after quite some time after your abortion is not normal. I would suggest you should consult a doctor.