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Is it normal to bleed 8 weeks after abortion?
If you’re not using birth control and you don’t get your period 8 weeks after your abortion, call your doctor or health center. You may have some bleeding right after your abortion that’s different than your period. You could have heavy bleeding with clots for a few days, or spotting for several weeks.
Is it normal to bleed 7 weeks after abortion?
Bleeding usually stops after 1-2 weeks, but some women spot until their next period. Sometimes you may have a short episode of pain, with a gush of blood or a clot several weeks after the abortion – contact us if this continues. A few women don’t bleed until their next period is due – and that is normal too.
Is it normal to have spotting 2 months after abortion?
After an abortion, you can expect to have vaginal bleeding that lasts from 2-6 weeks. You will likely get your next period within 4-8 weeks of the abortion. In many cases you will be started on hormonal birth control immediately after the abortion. This is perfectly safe and may help reduce bleeding.
What are the signs of complication after abortion?
Some symptoms can indicate an emergency complication stemming from your abortion. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek emergency medical care: fever. excessively heavy bleeding (as discussed above)…Side effects and complications
- abdominal cramps.
- light vaginal bleeding.
- nausea and vomiting.
- sore breasts.
- fatigue.
How long can bleeding last after an abortion?
Normal symptoms that most women will experience after a medical abortion include: Bleeding or spotting for up to 14 days. Bleeding may last longer for pregnancies of more than 7 weeks. Cramping for the first 2 weeks.
Why am I still bleeding months after an abortion?
It’s normal for some people to have irregular cycles for the first few months after their abortion. Your periods may be shorter or longer than usual for a few months. You may also bleed more than you did in the past, especially if you had a medical abortion.
How long should I be bleeding after abortion?
Normal symptoms that most women will experience after a medical abortion include: Bleeding or spotting for up to 14 days. Bleeding may last longer for pregnancies of more than 7 weeks.
What can cause continuous bleeding after abortion?
Heavy bleeding can happen if your uterus relaxes too much (uterine atony), which can be treated with medication, or if some pregnancy related tissue is retained in the uterus (incomplete abortion). Very rarely, excessive bleeding can be from a uterine injury (perforation) that occurred during the abortion.
How do you know if you have a womb infection after abortion?
Signs of infection are: Fever above 101° F. Abdominal pain different than cramping. Foul-smelling discharge.