What is the reason for continuous menstruation after medication abortion?

Patient's question:

Hello everyone, I got pregnant unexpectedly and don't want this child. Over the past ten days, under my husband's guidance, we went to the hospital together to take the medication. But after taking the medication for medication abortion, why is my menstruation not stopping? What treatment methods can be used?

Doctor's answer:

I'm glad to help you. After medication-induced abortion, the lochia usually takes about a week to ten days to clear up. If it takes less than ten days, it may indicate abnormal conditions. According to your description, it has already been over ten days, and it hasn't cleared up yet, which may be due to incomplete medication-induced abortion, residual fetal membranes in the uterus, or poor uterine contraction. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for a check-up, have an ultrasound to examine the condition inside the uterus, and then receive treatment.

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