Patient's question:
Doctor, hello! I had a medication abortion on November 29th, and today is the 1st day. I haven't had my period...It seems that my lower abdomen was wet around the 10th to 20th of November, but it became dry on the 20th...
Is there a problem? When do you think I will get my period? I'm very worried...
Doctor's answer:
Generally, menstruation occurs about 40 days after the period, starting from the day of medication abortion. In the first month after an abortion, the menstrual cycle is often different from before. After an abortion, hormonal changes in a woman's body and damage to the endometrium during the procedure can lead to changes in menstruation for most women post-surgery. Some may experience an increase or decrease in menstrual flow, delayed periods, and various other changes. After such changes occur, it usually takes about 2-3 cycles for menstruation to gradually return to normal.After an abortion, it is recommended to eat more protein-rich foods such as fish, meat, eggs, and soy products, as well as fresh vegetables rich in vitamins, to speed up the body's recovery.