Patient's question:
Doctor, hello: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, I had bleeding 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, I had a small amount of dark blood again. Is it because the abortion wasn't 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'm very anxious and looking forward to your reply. Thank you!
First follow-up question: I read your answer and am very grateful!!
Doctor's answer:
Hello! Although I am not a doctor, my wife has also experienced this. Your symptoms should be considered normal menstruation. My wife's period came a few days after the bleeding from medication-induced abortion was clean. The doctor asked her to wait until her period was completely clean before undergoing an ultrasound to check if the bleeding was fully resolved. I suggest you also go to the hospital for an ultrasound. This will help ease the anxiety in your mind.