How long after abortion will it be normal to have menstruation?

Abortion is a medical method to terminate a woman's pregnancy. Artificial termination of pregnancy can easily cause great harm to the woman's body. It can also easily damage the inner wall of the uterus, causing it to thin and affect the next fertility. Good care is needed after an abortion, and it is normal for menstruation to occur 1-3 months later.

How long does it take for menstruation to come after abortion?

After an abortion, women's physical fitness is different, resulting in different recovery abilities. Therefore, the duration of menstruation will also be different. So how long after an abortion is it normal to have menstruation? Let's talk about this topic in detail!

Normally, most women will get their period about a month after an abortion. 2-3 months is also normal, but it is possible that the recovery of the uterine endometrium, ovaries and endocrine system will affect the timing of menstruation. Temporary abnormalities may occur, resulting in menstruation not coming until about 3 months. If you have sexual intercourse during this period after an abortion, there is a possibility of getting pregnant again. Therefore, sexual intercourse is prohibited within one month after an abortion.

After an abortion, a woman's ovaries will resume ovulating function in about 22 days. Menstruation comes about 1 month later. However, a small number of women will have prolonged menstrual periods, and may experience symptoms of menstrual disorders such as irregular cycles and amenorrhea. Usually it will return to normal in 2-3 months, and for a few women it may last longer, so women don't need to worry too much. After an abortion, the menstrual period is also related to the number of days of pregnancy. Generally speaking, the menstrual period for women who have had an early abortion is the second menstrual cycle. But in most cases, ovulation will be delayed due to hormonal changes in the body, and thus menstruation will also be delayed. It is possible that there will be no menstruation for 1 month or several months after the operation. If your period is delayed for too long, you will need to go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment.

Causes of irregular menstruation after abortion

Since women's physical fitness will become more fragile after abortion, a series of symptoms will appear. Irregular menstruation is a common symptom after abortion. Let me share with female compatriots the reasons for irregular menstruation after abortion. There are several reasons.

The first is endometrial damage. During abortion surgery, a curettage and dilation operation will be performed. During this period, the endometrium of the uterus will be damaged to varying degrees. The recovery of menstruation and fertility is related to the degree of endometrial damage. The regeneration ability of the endometrium will be stronger. Normally, when the degree of endometrial damage is minor, the amount of menstruation will be less, and timely intervention and treatment will improve the condition. If the degree is severe, it will cause adhesions between the anterior and posterior walls, which may lead to secondary amenorrhea.

Then there are cervical adhesions. The female endometrium has a basement membrane protective layer. If the protective layer is damaged, it may cause adhesion of the cervical canal, making it impossible to shoot out menstrual blood. At the same time, patients will feel periodic lower abdominal pain and anal distension. If you go to the hospital for a gynecological examination, you can also see blood in the uterine cavity.

Finally, there is systemic dysfunction of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis. Some women who have an unexpected pregnancy experience mood changes after they know they are pregnant. They become easily nervous and anxious, and they also feel nervous and fearful about abortion. Such emotions can disrupt the functions of the female central nervous system and hypothalamus, and cause ovulation disorders, which may lead to irregular menstruation.

What to do if your menstruation is irregular after abortion

After a woman has an abortion, she needs to pay close attention to her menstrual cycle. If you have irregular menstruation, don't worry too much. After abortion, most women will have irregular menstruation. So what should you do if you have irregular menstruation after abortion?

First of all, you don’t need to be nervous about the occasional menstruation, but if it happens repeatedly for more than two cycles, you should go to the hospital for diagnosis. Doctors will generally recommend routine gynecological and B-ultrasound examinations to rule out other diseases.

Women who experience irregular menstruation after abortion should pay attention to their eating habits, strengthen nutrition, eat a balanced diet, avoid overwork, and maintain a happy mood. During this period, mood swings should not be too large to avoid causing endocrine disorders or aggravating the symptoms of irregular menstruation.

Women who go to informal hospitals for abortions are more likely to experience irregular menstruation, so it is recommended that women must choose formal hospitals for abortions to reduce the chance of infection. In addition, women should rest for more than two weeks after the operation. If menstruation resumes, some more reliable contraceptive measures should be taken. If a woman does not have the desire to have children in the short term, she can have an intrauterine device inserted during the abortion to better protect herself.