Patient's question:
After taking the medication for an abortion, it has been thirteen days today. On the twelfth day, the amount of bleeding suddenly increased, and there were more blood clots. Today, the bleeding is slightly less than yesterday. I went back to work immediately after finishing the medication for the abortion and started my night shift. The restaurant where I work uses dried chili peppers when stir-frying dishes. Should this be the cause? Could it be that the abortion wasn't completely clean? I'm very scared, but I don't dare go to the hospital.Doctor's answer:
Hello, the average bleeding time after medication abortion is about 14 to 18 days (including spotting), and in some cases, it can last for 1 to 2 months, with heavier bleeding in the first three days after the fetal sac is expelled. Among these cases, approximately 1 to 3% require emergency treatment such as D&C or blood transfusion and intravenous fluids due to incomplete abortion or heavy bleeding.