Patient's question:
Just had a baby a year ago, and now I'm pregnant again. The past two weeks, I had an abortion and have been resting at home. When I first had the abortion, I felt fine, but in the past few days, I've started experiencing bleeding again. What could be the reason for bleeding two weeks after an abortion? Is it because it wasn't done cleanly?Doctor's answer:
Two weeks ago, I had an induced abortion and have been recovering at home. It's almost half a month now, and the only symptom is bleeding. Generally, after an induced abortion, vaginal bleeding lasts for about a week, not too long. If the bleeding persists for less than two weeks, it might be due to a small amount of residual tissue remaining in the uterine cavity. In such cases, it's necessary to have a detailed ultrasound examination to confirm that there is minimal residual tissue. Oral medication that promotes blood circulation and reduces stagnation can help alleviate the condition. If there is a significant amount of residual tissue in the uterine cavity, a second D&C procedure may be required.