My period is late after the abortion

Women must improve their mid- to late-stage care after an abortion to prevent complications that may affect pregnancy in the late stages. The impact of abortion on women's health is obvious, especially in terms of menstrual irregularities. Many women find that their menstrual period is delayed after abortion and does not come for a long time. So, what is the reason for delayed menstruation after abortion?

What is the reason for delayed menstruation after abortion?

Reasons for delayed menstruation after abortion

1. Caused by surgical treatment

If women choose some non-standard small clinics for abortion, or the doctors are not professional, it may cause cervical adhesion and menstrual blood stasis, resulting in delayed menstruation. In this case, it is recommended that women go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible and take medication.

2. Drug irritation

Taking emergency contraceptives for a long time without knowing it may cause women to experience delayed menstruation. Therefore, women should pay attention and take medicine effectively, especially after being sick. Don't take medicine blindly, because drug irritation is also one of the reasons why women experience delayed menstruation.

3. Unexpected pregnancy

If a woman's menstruation is delayed for more than 10 days and is accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, breast pain, and general fatigue, this may be a sign of pregnancy. It is recommended to go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible to clarify the cause of the delayed menstruation after the abortion.

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

What are the harms of delayed menstruation?

1. Cause headache

Headache is a common disease, which is related to the unique physiological characteristics of women. The results of clinical epidemiological surveys show that menstrual-related headaches account for about 20% of women's headaches.

2. Gynecological inflammation crisis

Irregular menstruation has caused serious harm to women's health. Such as menstrual arthritis, menstrual rash, menstrual toothache, menstrual asthma, uterine wall movement, cervicitis, etc.

3. Cause infertility

The World Health Organization states that the incidence of infertility in some areas of developed countries is as high as 30%, while in my country the statistical analysis is 6% to 10%. Because the pressure of study and employment has led to a certain increase in the childbearing age, and the addition of sexual intercourse diseases, the incidence of infertility has a tendency to rise sharply. Irregular menstruation in women is also a direct cause of infertility.

4. Affects beauty and skin care

Many women get spots and acne on their faces and become very anxious about the damage to their appearance. These spots and acne are difficult to solve with these skin care products because they are the manifestation of body disease, and are the external manifestations of irregular menstruation and some cancers, cirrhosis and other diseases. If not treated early, it will not only affect beauty and skin care, but also physical and mental health.