Patient's question:
Accidentally got pregnant, but wasn't ready for a child, so decided to have an abortion. After understanding the situation, I had a painless abortion. Now, 40 days after the painless abortion, my period hasn't come yet. I don't know if this is normal. I'd like to consult: Is it normal not to have a period 40 days after an abortion?Doctor's answer:
It is not normal for a woman to not have her period 40 days after an abortion. After an abortion, menstruation usually occurs about a month later. A delay of about one week is normal. Since it has been 40 days post-surgery and she still hasn't had her period, if she has had sexual activity, she should first have a thorough examination to determine the possibility of pregnancy. This can be done through a urine early pregnancy test and an ultrasound examination. If pregnancy is not confirmed, progesterone-induced menstruation can be considered.