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 around the 10th to 20th of November, there was some wetness down there, but it became dry by the 20th...
Is there a problem? When do you think I might get my period? I'm very worried...
Doctor's answer:
Generally, menstruation occurs about 40 days after the medication abortion, calculated from the day of the abortion. In the first month after the abortion, the menstrual cycle is often different from before. After a woman undergoes an abortion, hormonal changes in the 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, while others may have delayed periods, and various other changes. After such occurrences, menstruation usually gradually returns to normal after about 2-3 cycles.After an abortion, it is recommended to consume 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.