Patient's question:
Patient Gender: Hello Doctor: I had a medication abortion on December 6th. On that day, I saw a white gestational sac expelled, and the doctor said it was relatively successful. After that, bleeding continued for about a week, followed by light spotting. By the 23rd (18 days after the abortion), the bleeding had completely stopped. However, on December 31st, there was a small amount of dark blood again. Is it because the abortion was not completely clean, or is it the start of a normal menstrual period? Also, how should I calculate the first menstrual period after an abortion? I am very anxious and eagerly await your reply. Thank you!First follow-up question: On January 1st (after one day of abnormal bleeding), I noticed that my condition seems to be getting worse again.
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Doctor's answer:
??????Generally, this situation will last for about 3 days. The amount of bleeding is slightly more than the menstrual flow or equal to it. If it hasn't stopped after half a month, it's necessary to promptly review to check for the possibility of residual tissue. There is a risk of residual tissue and secondary infection after medication abortion, so it's important to take anti-inflammatory medication on time after the procedure and to follow proper postoperative anti-inflammatory and hygiene care.