Patient's question:
I've been on medication for a medical abortion for 13 days. Is it normal for the blood to stop? How long does it usually take for everything to be completely passed? After it's all cleared, do I need to get a follow-up check? I also want to ask how long after a medical abortion can I have sex again? How can I prevent pregnancy? I don't want to have another abortion! It's too damaging to the body.Doctor's answer:
According to your description, vaginal bleeding usually stops within 20 days after taking medication for an abortion. If it lasts less than 20 days, or if bleeding resumes after it has stopped, or if the bleeding is heavy, you should go to the hospital for a follow-up ultrasound to check how it is being expelled. It is recommended to wait at least one month before resuming sexual activity. You can use condoms for contraception or take long-acting or short-acting birth control pills.