Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Had medication abortion on October 21st, stopped bleeding around November 15th, and still haven't had a menstrual period.Doctor's answer:
The average time for menstruation to return after an early pregnancy abortion is 33.8 days, with the earliest return occurring 13 days post-surgery and the latest 113 days post-surgery. Approximately 67.4% of women resume ovulation in the first menstrual cycle after the procedure. Additional data reports that 78.05% of women experience menstruation recovery within 30 days post-abortion, while 2.33% become pregnant again before their next menstrual period due to delayed contraception. Even in cases of medical abortion for early to mid-pregnancy (10–16 weeks), the time for menstruation to return is around 30 days.After an abortion or uterine clearance, the menstrual cycle needs to be re-established because the procedure causes certain damage to the endometrium. The next menstrual period can only return to normal after the endometrium is fully repaired. Therefore, the first menstrual period after an abortion or uterine clearance is often delayed, sometimes by 30–50 days, or even more than two months in some cases.