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How Long Will I Bleed After Taking Abortion Pill Followed By Intercourse?

Hi I just recently took the abortion pill March 12, I continued to bleed until March 21st it became really light and stopped. I had sexual intercourse March 23rd and caused me to begin bleeding again a bit heavier than the week prior. I wanted to ensure this was normal. I have already had my follow up and I am no longer pregnant. But how long will I continue bleeding? Thanks
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Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Following an abortion it is normal to have mild spotting or bleeding for a couple of weeks.
A review checkup is essential.
Follow up ultrasound scan after 15 days should be done without fail.
It would document an empty uterine cavity and substantiate that there are no retained products inside.
The hormonal changes can persist upto a month after the abortion.
What you had again could be your normal period.
A normal period resumes within 4 - 6 weeks after an abortion.
A slightly lesser than normal period is also normal.
The bloating and gassy feeling is also normal.
Old blood gets shed off with the next period.
A transvaginal scan , if already done, that is essentially normal, rules out any abnormality.
A thorough gynaecological internal examination - per vaginum and per speculum - also should be done to rule out any lingering infection or inflammation.
Make sure you do not conceive for atleast 3 months after an abortion.
All the best.
Please feel free to discuss further.
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How Long Will I Bleed After Taking Abortion Pill Followed By Intercourse?

Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. Following an abortion it is normal to have mild spotting or bleeding for a couple of weeks. A review checkup is essential. Follow up ultrasound scan after 15 days should be done without fail. It would document an empty uterine cavity and substantiate that there are no retained products inside. The hormonal changes can persist upto a month after the abortion. What you had again could be your normal period. A normal period resumes within 4 - 6 weeks after an abortion. A slightly lesser than normal period is also normal. The bloating and gassy feeling is also normal. Old blood gets shed off with the next period. A transvaginal scan , if already done, that is essentially normal, rules out any abnormality. A thorough gynaecological internal examination - per vaginum and per speculum - also should be done to rule out any lingering infection or inflammation. Make sure you do not conceive for atleast 3 months after an abortion. All the best. Please feel free to discuss further.