Patient's question:
I've been married for a year, and I accidentally got pregnant last month. I had an abortion without anesthesia. It was done on December 21st, but for the past three days, I've been bleeding heavily with large clots and experiencing lower abdominal pain. What could be wrong? Am I suffering from some illness?Doctor's answer:
The bleeding time after an induced abortion is generally normal if it occurs within 10 to 15 days. This is because, during the procedure, when the placenta is detached, small wounds may remain on the uterine wall, leading to some bleeding. As the uterus contracts and the wound heals, this manifests as red or light red discharge within a week, with the amount gradually decreasing and eventually stopping. The discharge is odorless and typically clears up within 10 to 15 days. Some people may bleed for a longer duration, while others may only experience bleeding for 2 to 3 days, and some may not bleed at all. All of these are considered normal.