Patient's question:
What should I do if I have uterine bleeding after medication abortion? I had a medication abortion recently and noticed some bleeding. What should I do? Do I need to go to the hospital for treatment?Doctor's answer:
The adjustment period for menstruation after medication abortion is approximately 3 months. The earliest onset of menstruation after surgical abortion occurs around 13 days post-surgery, while the latest onset occurs around 113 days post-surgery. On average, women experience menstruation around 33.8 days after the procedure. Generally, menstruation resumes about a month after surgical abortion. If you have already visited the hospital for a check-up and confirmed that the medication abortion was successful without infection, you can rest assured and continue monitoring. If the bleeding does not decrease, it is important to seek medical attention promptly for treatment to prevent anemia or inflammatory infections.