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Had A Surgical Abortion. Have Pregnancy Symptoms. Breasts Swollen. Uterus Is Sore. Bleeding Has Stopped. Problem?
I had a surgical abortion 2 weeks and 2 days ago (I was 5 weeks pregnant). I have heard that pregnancy symptoms should go away within 1 week for such an early pregnancy abortion, however my breasts are still swollen and my nipples are erect often. My uterus area also seems sore but I have just stared exercising (running) again too. My bleeding has stopped so overall I have had a good recovery. My follow up appointment is on Friday so I am just waiting until then to get the results to confirm that I am no longer pregnant. Though I have been searching online constantly for answers regarding my symptoms because I am afraid that I could still be pregnant. I just want this nightmare to be over and the suspense of waiting until friday is killing me. Are these symptoms normal or should I be worried?
Wed, 14 Aug 2013
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
I understand your concern.
After abortion, pregnancy hormones remain in the blood for one or two months.
These hormones cause breast pain, engorgement and discomfort.
So do not worry about this you are not Pregnant.
Use ice packs to relieve pain.
You can use the well fitted sport brazzers.
You will get relief in one or two weeks.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr.Manjeth
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
I understand your concern.
After abortion, pregnancy hormones remain in the blood for one or two months.
These hormones cause breast pain, engorgement and discomfort.
So do not worry about this you are not Pregnant.
Use ice packs to relieve pain.
You can use the well fitted sport brazzers.
You will get relief in one or two weeks.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr.Manjeth
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Hi, the breast engorgrge ment will take some time to come back to normal. Other symptoms also will take time but the time taken will be different with different people depending upon the constitution. Even the pregnancy test also take time to be negative, so don't worry, you will be fine. Thank you.
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