Is A Delay In Periods Normal After An Abortion?

Posted on Thu, 27 Oct 2016

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Question : i have had an abortion though medicine as it was an unwanted pregnancy, it was in the 2nd week of September, post that i had experienced heavy bleeding for more than a week and then i got sonagraphy done which showed that the abortion was complete however there were small particles in the system and the bleeding continued. I was asked by my gynac to take contraceptive pills "yazz" or "overall" to stop the bleeding for 21 days. it has been long time now since i have stopped the pills so that my periods are regularized but i am not getting my periods.

please help what should i do? also need to understand how will this affect my future pregnancy and conception.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wait for periods

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for trusting health care magic.
It is common to have delayed periods after abortion so nothing to worry and just wait now as you may get them anytime.
But in general usually periods commence within 3-4 weeks so your periods must be around the corner only.
Take care
Regards
Dr Manisha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar