Patient's question:
I had an abortion and there was a small cut, but it healed within three days. I felt fine, so I didn't go for a follow-up check. It's been 25 days now. Yesterday, my boyfriend came over, but we didn't have sex—just some light touching. He said my breasts have shrunk. What should I do if my breasts get smaller after an abortion?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it is generally not going to get smaller, so please don't worry. After an induced abortion, some women report breast tenderness and can feel lumps. This is because the sudden interruption of early pregnancy causes a sharp drop in hormone levels in the body, causing the sudden cessation of breast changes, which triggers breast lumps and breast pain. In most cases, breast tenderness in women is a normal physiological change or a temporary manifestation during pregnancy and postpartum, and there is absolutely no need to worry excessively. However, if the tenderness does not subside for a long time, or if the pain worsens, or if you notice irregularities, unclear edges, or poor mobility when touching the breast, you should seek medical attention for a thorough examination as soon as possible.