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Doctor insights on: How Long After An Medical Abortion Do You Get Your Period

Usually 4-6 wk: Enter answer details...

Within a month: Typically it will occur in the next couple of weeks, but can take as long as a month. ...Read more

Abortion ; periods.: Most women experience their next period 4 to 6 weeks after a surgical abortion. ...Read more

2-6 weeks: The first period usually occurs 2-6 weeks after and then patients return to their usual patterns. If you continue to have irregular periods after a few months then you should schedule a visit for evaluation. ...Read more

4-6 weeks: For a woman who has regular periods, she will likely get her period about 4-6 weeks after an abortion. ...Read more

2-6 weeks: The first period usually occurs 2-6 weeks after and then patients return to their usual patterns. If you continue to have irregular periods after a few months then you should schedule a visit for evaluation. ...Read more

Depends: It all depends on how far along your were and how long it takes for the pregnancy hormone to disappear. It could be weeks before periods return to normal. ...Read more

Period s/p abortion: Most women experience their next period 4 to 6 weeks after a surgical abortion. ...Read more

The length of: Time is too variable to give you a reliable answer. In the meantime do NOT have unprotected sex!!

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No: You should have had a period already-go see a GYN MD. ...Read more

See your gyn: There are different reasons a woman might not get her period,
Hormonal imbalances being major, a second cause is Asherman's syndrome which is a result of the procedure itself, if excessive tissue is removed causing scarring of uterine wall, this should be a consideration even though remote since you had a surgical abortion. ...Read more

Schedule follow up: After a medical abortion it is important to schedule follow up to make sure it worked. You would expect your first period 2-6 weeks after so it may just not quite be time for your first cycle. Start birth control to prevnet another unplanned pregnancy. ...Read more

4-6 weeks: On average it may take 4-6 weeks after a medical abortion to resume menstruation. Your previous menstrual history may affect this time interval and it could be longer. You should already be using contraception, because you ovulate before you menstruate and could very well conceive again if you are having unpprotected sex. ...Read more

Get tested: You should be tested for pregnancy if you have had intercourse since the abortion. You should see a doctor to be sure you do not have an infection. Good luck! ...Read more

Abortion ; periods: Most women experience their next period 4 to 6 weeks after a surgical abortion. ...Read more

Period s/p abortion: Most women experience their next period 4 to 6 weeks after a surgical abortion. ...Read more

Abortion: 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. ...Read more

4-8 weeks: If your periods were regular before the procedure, you period may return anytime between 4-8 weeks after. The average time is probably 5-6 weeks after procedure. More than eight weeks would be abnormal, and it would be very important to do a pregnancy test ...Read more

Usual cycle: At this point your normal cycle should have reasserted itself, so whatever cycle length is usual for you (typically anywhere from 24 to 30 days) is what you should expect. ...Read more

Check with AB MD: No, this is not normal for the first period after medical abortion. It is necessary that you contact your Abortion MD for follow up as the procedure may not have been completed and devoid of products of conception. ...Read more

2-6 weeks: This will vary from person to person but usually 2-6 weeks. Start birth control to prevent another unplanned pregnancy. ...Read more

Check a test: If you are late, you need to check a pregnancy test. If it is negative, talk to your GYN about cycle regulation. ...Read more

Birth control pills: The depoprovera shot begins to wear off 3 months after use. Periods can take up to 12 months to return after the shot. Birth control pills would regulate your cycle now. ...Read more

Not normal: U need to see a gyn for an exam. Blood work and an ultrasound, the effects of the ab should have been gone a long time ago. ...Read more

Ask gynecologist: It makes sense to wait 2-3 months. Ask your gynecologist for expert advice. ...Read more

Normal: Your periods are likely normal. There is almost no chance there is remaining tissue in your uterus a year later. If you have any concerns; be sure to see your doctor. ...Read more

4-6 weeks: Once you have had a medical abortion, it takes a while for the pregnancy hormones to get back to normal. It can take up to 12 weeks at times to get back to normal so that your normal cycles can start. The average however is 4-6 weeks. ...Read more

Yes: The lining of the womb is thinner and there is less bleeding with the first few periods initially. ...Read more

Probably not: Asherman's syndrome usually involves a surgical procedure on the uterus during pregnancy such as D&C for abortion or miscarriage as well as csection. This can lead to adhesions in the lining of the uterus. Medical abortion usually avoids this but any pregnancy related issue may cause asherman's syndrome including a spontaneous miscarriage. ...Read more

Rarely a problem: Most abortions (medical or surgical) don't cause future fertility problems, but if you have some pregnancy tissue left behind or an infection afterwards it can cause scarring inside your uterus (asherman's syndrome). A hysterosalpingogram (hsg) test will check for this as well as checking that your tubes are open. You should get checked to find out why you're irregular by a rei physician. ...Read more