Patient's question:
The past two months after an abortion, my menstrual period lasted more than a week, with intermittent bleeding that continued for several days without stopping! Last month, I went to the doctor for an ultrasound and blood test. The doctor said everything was fine, just that my period was a bit irregular and prescribed two boxes of Gongxuening capsules. After taking one box, it stopped, but the other box hasn’t worked in the past few days! What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Generally, menstruation occurs about 40 days later. After a woman undergoes an abortion, hormonal changes in the body and damage to the endometrium during the surgery 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 menstruation, and various other changes.If such changes occur, menstruation will gradually return to normal after about 2-3 cycles. Continue to monitor the situation, and if menstrual abnormalities persist, it is advisable to seek medical examination at a hospital.