How long does it take for menstruation to return after a late-term abortion?

Patient's question:

I found out that my child had a problem when I was six months pregnant. I had an abortion over 20 days ago, but my period hasn't come yet. How long does it take for a woman to have her period after an abortion at this stage of pregnancy?

Doctor's answer:

After a general abortion surgery, hormone levels in the body can change, and the damage to the endometrium is also significant. In most cases, menstruation typically occurs around 35-40 days after the abortion, with individual variations. Currently, it has only been 20 days since the abortion, so menstruation will not occur yet. You can go to the hospital for a color ultrasound to carefully observe the recovery of the uterus. If necessary, combined short-acting contraceptives can be used for menstrual regulation treatment.

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