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After a surgical abortion how is the first menstration? heavy or light?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Variable.: Most women experience their next period 4 to 6 weeks after a surgical abortion. If you don’t have a period after 3 months ensure that you discuss with the physician.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/29/2013

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