Patient's question:
Accidentally got pregnant and had an abortion under anesthesia. After the procedure, I went home to rest. 34 days after the abortion, my period still hasn't arrived. It's said that one should have their period 34 days after an abortion. Is it abnormal if my period hasn't arrived 34 days after the abortion?Doctor's answer:
After a woman undergoes an abortion procedure, the restoration of menstruation is generally expected to occur within about a month. If her period hasn't arrived in 34 days, it's actually not a major issue, as this delayed time isn't very long. Moreover, abortion can cause significant damage to the endometrium. If menstruation is absent for an extended period, it is likely due to the thinning of the endometrium. In this case, the hospital should conduct a thorough ultrasound examination to assess the thickness of the endometrium.