Patient's question:
Two months ago, I had an abortion. I bled for three days. Twenty days later, my period came with a very heavy flow, including blood clots. My lower abdomen hurt very much for three days. I bled for over 20 days, and after three days of stopping, it started again with a heavy flow, including blood clots, and the blood was bright red.Doctor's answer:
After a woman undergoes an induced abortion, hormonal changes in her body and damage to the endometrium during the surgery can lead to changes in menstruation for most women postoperatively. Some may experience an increase or decrease in menstrual flow, while others may have delayed periods, and various other conditions. After such changes occur, menstruation usually gradually returns to normal within about 2-3 cycles.