How long does it take for menstruation to be normal after an abortion?

After an unexpected pregnancy, if you cannot have a child, terminating the pregnancy through abortion will have many effects on the female body. The most direct manifestation is the disruption of normal menstrual periods. Many women experience menstrual abnormalities after an abortion and are concerned about how long it will take to return to normal. So, how long does it take for menstruation to be considered normal after an abortion? Let’s take a closer look below.

Generally, menstruation will come one month after abortion. However, after the abortion, damage to the endometrium or endocrine disorders may cause temporary menstrual disorders. This is normal and the recovery period is generally about three months. If it exceeds that, you need to go to the hospital for a check-up.

In addition, experts point out that the timing of menstruation after abortion will vary depending on the number of days of pregnancy and individual physical condition. Generally speaking, the second menstrual cycle will follow after an early abortion. In many cases, due to the changes in the body's hormones caused by the abortion, ovulation may be delayed, and menstruation may be postponed accordingly. Therefore, there may be no menstruation for one or several months after the abortion. If your period is delayed for more than 7-10 days, it is best to go to the hospital for a detailed examination.

Reasons for missing menstruation after miscarriage

1. Having sex or taking a bath too early after surgery. Some women have sex with their husbands a few days after surgery or take a tub bath without following the doctor's advice, which causes bacteria to invade the vagina and uterus, resulting in uterine cavity infection, irregular menstruation and even amenorrhea.

2. Excessive mental stress and anxiety. Fear before surgery, fear of abortion or mental burden caused by inability to conceive or give birth, especially the shame of getting pregnant before marriage. If this emotion fails to change after surgery, it can lead to amenorrhea.

3. Frequent artificial abortions. Some women have several abortions in a year, and their endometrium is scraped thin and cannot recover in a short period of time. If the basal layer of the endometrium is completely damaged, it can lead to permanent amenorrhea, while partial damage can cause temporary amenorrhea.

4Individual differences. Everyone's body is different. Some women's endocrine system changes after an abortion, and the level of chorionic gonadotropin drops suddenly, causing the ovaries to be unable to respond to the gonadotropin from the anterior pituitary gland, resulting in the endometrium being unable to change according to the cycle and amenorrhea.

The above is an introduction to how long it takes for menstruation to be considered normal after an abortion. I hope it will be helpful for women to understand. Abortion has a relatively large impact on women's bodies. Under normal circumstances, if a woman's menstruation period occurs, it will generally be delayed by about a week. However, the above four factors may also cause menstruation to be delayed. Pay attention to your own situation and do not have too much psychological pressure.