Patient's question:
On February 16th, I had an induced abortion. On the same day, I took anti-inflammatory medication and Gongxuening. There was very little bleeding on that day and in the following days. After about a week, when the medication was almost finished, I started bleeding with a normal menstrual flow. It stopped completely after 3-4 days. However, I had taken emergency contraception a week earlier. As of today, January 16th, my period has not arrived yet. Could I be pregnant again? If not, how should I be treated? Urgent!Doctor's answer:
Because of undergoing an abortion surgery, the endometrium and hormone levels can be affected, so the menstrual cycle may become somewhat irregular, with changes in the amount of menstrual flow. This is all normal, and it will likely return to normal within 2-3 menstrual cycles. However, if this condition persists for too long, it is best to check with a hospital. In fact, under normal circumstances, any form of abortion will have some impact on a woman. Therefore, patients should pay attention to nursing and health care. Patients who have had an abortion should take care of themselves, such as maintaining a balanced diet and avoiding cold, spicy, and irritating foods.