Patient's question:
After an abortion, my menstruation is a bit irregular, and it's dark, coming in clumps. Moreover, my stomach hurts very badly, like being cut by a knife, sometimes to the point where I can't stand up. The amount is also extremely heavy. I want to know what's going on? Did I not have it done cleanly, or did I get an infection?Doctor's answer:
When women undergo an abortion procedure, the surgery forcibly removes the endometrium. During this process, it has a significant impact on the female endometrium. Therefore, if there are changes in menstrual volume after an abortion, it is a normal physiological response and there is no need to worry too much. If the bleeding is excessive, it is usually caused by abnormal endometrial thickening. This can be checked with an ultrasound.