Monthly after abortion

Abortion is a serious interference in the body of a woman, regardless of the timing of pregnancy and the way it is interrupted. Even medical abortion, excluding surgical intervention, can have certain consequences. Therefore, having decided on such a step, a woman should weigh all possible complications, and, of course, turn to a good specialist, not only for carrying out the procedure, but also for the subsequent control over the restoration of the body. Monthly after abortion testify to the restoration of the function of the ovaries, but not always the reproductive system is restored without complications. Any signs of abnormalities, including a delay in the months after the abortion, are an occasion to call a doctor. Even when after the abortion, menstruation begins, it is worth continuing to monitor the condition until the menstrual cycle is fully restored.

What influences the recovery of menstruation after abortion?

Specialists identify the following main factors affecting the rate of recovery of the body after abortion:

A major role in preventing the development of serious diseases associated with abortion is the timely access to a doctor in the presence of any violations of the menstrual cycle. To do this, of course, you need to know when the months after abortion begin, and what deviations are a cause for concern.

When do menstruation begin after a medical abortion?

Medication abortion is based on blocking the receptors of progesterone, which leads to rejection of the fetal egg. As a rule, this does not affect fertility and the menstrual cycle. After how many days will the month begin after a medical abortion depends on the individual menstrual cycle. Rejection of the fetal egg is considered the first day of the cycle, hence, starting from this, the beginning of the next cycle is calculated. Monthly after medical abortion can begin with a delay of 10 days, in rare cases 2 months after the abortion. Such delays can be considered a norm only if genital diseases and the possibility of repeated pregnancy are excluded. If the months after the medical abortion started without delay, but longer and more bleeding is observed, the uterine cavity should be examined to exclude the development of endometriosis. Hormonal disorders also can call for prolonged menstruation or other cycle disorders.

Monthly after a mini-abortion

Mini abortion is termed abortion in the early stages by vacuum aspiration. This procedure involves a mechanical effect on the uterus, therefore, there is a risk of damage and complications. Menstrual cycle after mini-abortion is restored within 3-7 months. In women giving birth, the cycle is restored within 3-4 months. About a month after the mini-abortion, the first months begin. Just as with the medical termination of pregnancy, the days of menstruation are calculated on the basis of an individual cycle. For example, if the cycle consists of 28 days, then menstruation should begin 28 days after the abortion. Due to the suppression of ovarian function, menstruation in the first months may be more scarce than usual. The reason for the visit to the doctor is a change in the color of menstrual flow, the appearance of a sharp odor, which may be a sign of an infectious disease. Bloody discharge, appearing in the first days after termination of pregnancy, is not menstruation. As a rule, this is the consequence of abortion, caused by cramps of the uterus. In severe and painful bleeding, it is also necessary to consult a doctor.

If the abortion was performed late, surgically, the risk of complications would be high enough. In such cases it is necessary to be examined regularly from the attending physician until the menstrual cycle is fully restored.

It is worth noting that any type of abortion causes hormonal failures and can lead to diseases of the uterus. Also because of hormonal disorders, there is a high risk of repeated pregnancy before the onset of menstruation. Therefore, with the resumption of sexual activity, it is necessary to take care of contraception in advance. The appointment of oral contraceptives after abortion, not only prevents pregnancy, but also helps restore the hormonal background. But only the attending physician can prescribe hormonal contraceptives, taking into account all the features of the woman's body. Also, after an abortion, preventive examinations should not be missed and specialist advice should be postponed if anxiety symptoms appear. Such measures will significantly reduce the risk of infertility and genital diseases.