Question 1

is it easier to gain weight after an abortion?

Accepted Answer

No: Abortion and weight gain/loss are not related at all.

Question 2

do women usually gain weight after an abortion?

Accepted Answer

No: No association is known between abortion and weight gain.

Question 3

hi, i had an abortion about 3 days ago and i have noticed that i have gained 3 pounds and i am extremely bloated. will my weight return to normal?

Accepted Answer

Abortion: Sorry to hear that. Generally body returns to its baseline in few weeks but if it persists then consult a physician personally regarding this.

Question 4

will i gain weight after a surgical abortion?

Accepted Answer

Only if...: Only if a woman eats and drinks more calories than she uses up each day, will she gain weight. If she uses up more calories than she takes in each day, she will lose weight. This is true, regardless of whether or not she has an abortion.

Question 5

can the abortion pill cause extreme weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: The abortion pill contains an agent that blocks progesterone, then another which causes the uterus to contract.  There is nothing to expect long term effects on hormone status and weight gain.  Sometimes, there is "post-abortion depression" which can lead to weight gain.  Otherwise, it is wise to check with your gynecologist for thyroid and hormone levels.

Question 6

i had a surgical abortion 1 week ago but the next day i went back to the gym doing 1 hr cardio as an daily routine but i constantly gaining weight.

Accepted Answer

Other Cause: If the fetus has been removed, that can't be the cause of ongoing weight gain. Depending upon the gestational period of the fetus, it takes time after its removal for the extra body water to be removed as well. Your workout should continue as you consult your physician to check you for other causes of weight gain, like thyroid etc.

Question 7

i had a abortion in year 2012 by pills after that i gained weight especially on my upper and lower belly, is it because of abortion?what i should do?

Accepted Answer

See nutritionist: The abortion should not cause you to gain weight.  Sometimes there can be underlying psychological consequences with this type of occurrence, and you may be eating more without even knowing it as a stress release.  Se a dr. And get some good counseling including nutritional input.  Best wishes to you.

Question 8

had abortion 6wks ago at 8 wks pregnant, bled heavily for 4 days, lightly for 3 wks with brown after, now weight gain, hunger could still be pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: None of the described symptoms are suggestive of pregnancy. Hormonal changes are more plausible. Wait and see what happens in the next few weeks/months.

Question 9

can the abortion procedure; both medical and surgical have anything to do with weight gain or weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Should not: The procedures don't cause weight changes, being pregnant may have been the cause of the weight gain (or loss, if the patient had bad nausea and wasn't eating).

Question 10

i had an abortion 4 months ago. i was checked and was cleared. now 
there's something wrong with my hormonal balance. thinning hair, weight gain. 
i'm having extreme hot flashes every 30 minutes. my period is now only 3 days. i'm 36. ?

Accepted Answer

Early menopause: Might be early menopause, PCOS, diabetes, thyroid issue.

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I had a surgical abortion 1 week ago but the next day i went back to the gym doing 1 hr cardio as an daily routine but i constantly gaining weight.

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I had a abortion in year 2012 by pills after that i gained weight especially on my upper and lower belly, is it because of abortion?what i should do?

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Had abortion 6wks ago at 8 wks pregnant, bled heavily for 4 days, lightly for 3 wks with brown after, now weight gain, hunger could still be pregnant?

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Can the abortion procedure; both medical and surgical have anything to do with weight gain or weight loss?

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I had an abortion 4 months ago. i was checked and was cleared. now there's something wrong with my hormonal balance. thinning hair, weight gain. i'm having extreme hot flashes every 30 minutes. my period is now only 3 days. i'm 36. ?

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