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
My First periods starts just after my abortion and now i am expecting my second periods. Its already delay by 4 days. I was expecting my second periods on 26th May after abortion and still i am waiting. Is this normal after abortion to have abnormal periods?
Hello Mrs Dave, Yes it is normal to have abnormal periods after abortion.
Comment Text*hi i took an abortion pill on the 1st of may and my flow started that day and lasted for almost 5days and then i had unprotected sex on the 23rd of may,can i possibly get pregnant again when i haven’t seen my period
Hi Jane, pregnancy is possible after abortion if you have had sex. Also, abnormal periods are also seen after abortion. So you should take a pregnancy test to check if you are pregnant or not
I had a surgical abortion on the 2nd of May; I was three weeks pregnant…I feel completely normal but my periods are missing…and I have all the signs of getting them but they are not coming. My breasts are not in pain, I am not feeling nauseous, no any kind of pregnancy sign but yet I am not getting my periods and it is freaking me out.
Don’t worry about your delayed period – in most instances, a menstrual cycle is expected within 4 to 8 weeks after an abortion.
PURITY ML
I had a surgical abortion on 17th March 2016 and the bleeding lasted for 10 days and had sex 2 days after the Ps .I had my second menses on 19th April 2016 which lasted for 9 days this month on 14th May ther were som traces oF blood in the morning which disappeared For two days but resumed on the 16th and it was heavy For three days up to 19th this was aFter I had a bath in a dirty swimming pool and ever since the blood has just been coming out when I go to the toilet to pee and ther r traces like tissues when mixed with water in the toilet bow..
Hello Purity, Abnormal periods after abortion is possible but what you are telling could also be because of infection, please visit your doctor for a peace of mind.
I had an abortion on the 10th of April, after 3days of the abortion, blood started coming out on d 13th of April, now is 29 of may and have not seen my period. I had unprotected sex, could I be pregnant? Plss am desperate
Hello Temitope, normally one may get periods within 6-8 weeks of abortion, if you are having symptoms of pregnancy, take a pregnancy test to check.
I’ve done my termination on the 27 of April, this month I was 9 weeks and haven’t had my period since then…
I terminated on the 28th April I was 5 weeks, I also haven’t got my periods. They say 4-12 weeks so I guess it’s normal.
Hi. I saw my period exactly one week after terminating a pregnancy. Which was between 22nd April to 29th April. It was heavy flow and few clots came out. Fast forward to this month,on the 24th my period started heavy as normal for the first day but was a light blood and looked brownish to me. Today is 26th and I have little or no blood in my sanitary towel. Is this a normal period? Do I have any reason to be scared? P.S the pregnancy was 3 weeks old.
Hello. No, do not be scared, it is normal for your period and cycle to change after an abortion.
Hi, I had an abortion on the 7th of April 2016 and my period has still not come.
Your period may not come until another four to eight weeks.
Hi I had an abortion last year on the 10th of October and started skipping my periods for a month then after a month I would experience my cycle again. Now it has been two months without periods and when I do the PT results, it says I am negative. Did the abortion affect me somehow? What should I do from here because I am still experiencing some more womb aches, backaches and pain during sex? You can also email me the response I would appreciate that.
I had my medical abortion on 25th March 2016 and bleeding continued until 28th April. When I saw my doctor on the 25th of April, she said I was negative on pregnancy so that meant that I had gone in my next menstrual cycle. It ended on 28th April and it has not shown up again since then. We use condoms for protection. Could I be pregnant again? Am still feeling a little nauseous and some other preg signs. I tested negative last night on a home test but am so worried and stressed. Is missing periods normal after an abortion?
If you’re practicing safe sex than your chances of getting pregnant would be low. It is normal to have missed periods after an abortion. It is typical for a period to return at least 8 weeks after an abortion.
Hello, I am Carol. I was three weeks pregnant and I had to have an abortion on April 28th. I didn’t bleed at all but I passed out some blood clots and no cramps at all. Today is 25th of May and I have not seen any periods but I feel to vomit every time I smell something. Does it mean that I am still pregnant?
Hi Carol. Did you have a medical abortion? If you did then you must consult your doctor to ensure that the procedure was complete and you’re no longer pregnant. If you did the procedure on your own with pills then you should get a medical check-up to verify if you’re still pregnant.
I was 5 weeks pregnant and had an abortion on I think the 22nd of March, its now the 25th of May and I’ve had no period and also I only bled for about two days after my surgical abortion. So it’s coming on 9 weeks now since abortion with no period, should I see a doctor?
Hi Katie, normally women have their periods in 4-8 weeks after abortion but since you have had almost 9 weeks delay, yes you should visit your doctor.
I had an abortion January 29th I was 13 weeks pregnant. I’ve had only two periods since then, they were shorter and lighter than normal. But I’m a week late this month, I’ve taken four pregnancy tests and they’ve all been negative. Could I be late because of the abortion, or could I possibly be pregnant again?
It seems you’re not pregnant based on the tests results. An abortion is known to disrupt the menstrual cycle so your body may be adjusting to these changes.
Hi, my wife had a medical termination of an almost 4-month pregnancy on 23 rd of March 2016. After that next month periods didn’t come. So it was induced by medicine and periods resumed on 12th May 2016 which had brownish blood and lasted for 4 days with pain. But again she had spotting on the 23rd of May 2016 with abdominal and back pain. She is usually depressed and in stressed about losing our baby. Also, we had unprotected sex after 2nd day of her period which ended inside. Also, physical exertion is there for her as she is standing. Is there any chance of getting pregnant again? Is her menses are normal?
Don’t worry about your delayed period – in most instances, a menstrual cycle is expected within 4 to 8 weeks after an abortion. It is very important that you give yourselves 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, her body will be working normally and her menstrual cycles will begin once again (after a few months). It is possible to become pregnant during your first menstrual cycle after her miscarriage or abortion. Don’t lose hope.
Hi, i had an abortion in April 14. It was 8 weeks-4days. I had bleeding for almost 3 weeks straight and than it stopped, on the 4th week (exactly one month after) i got my first period, but it has been 12 days now and i am still on my period. It s not heavy bleeding, but it makes me so tired. Is this normal?
Hello Brenda, first period could be difficult after abortion, it happens normally with people. but if you continue to bleed for few more days please consult your doctor.
Good day, I had my menses on 12th of March 2016 and the next month it should have come on the 8th of April but it didn’t. I went for a pregnancy test on the 12th which the result is positive. I had an abortion on the 18th of April and until now I haven’t seen my menses. Please tell me what is going on.
Good day. It is normal for a period to be delayed after an abortion. It may take at least 4 to 8 weeks before a period will return after an abortion. Continue to practice safe sex and wait for it to come.
I had an abortion the week before April. So near the end of the month of March. My first period started on my ovulation date (the 28th) which was weird to me. My second has not come yet. I’m nearly three days late. It’s the 30th of May and I’ve had unprotected sex. Could I possibly be pregnant? I’ve had an abortion for personal reasons because of my family. My boyfriend and I are capable of taking care of a child, money isn’t a problem either. Even though we want one were not really trying either were just like whatever happens, happens and we’ll be prepared.