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

Many friends think that curettage is only used during abortion. In fact, there are two types of curettage. One is diagnostic, which is mainly used for some uterine diseases, such as cervical cancer, uterine malignant tumors, etc. The other is therapeutic, which is the so-called uterine cleaning after abortion or miscarriage, and curettage can cause certain damage to the uterus.

Although curettage does little harm to the uterus, this kind of harm does exist, and damage to the uterus will lead to irregular menstruation. Therefore, many women who have undergone curettage are very worried about menstruation. So, how long will it take for menstruation to come after curettage?

1. After the abortion, the ovaries usually resume ovulation function within 22 days, and menstruation resumes in about 1 month. However, a small number of women may experience menstrual irregularities after surgery. Menstrual disorders are common complications of abortion, mainly manifested by prolonged or shortened menstrual cycles, decreased or increased menstrual blood volume (or prolonged menstrual duration) 3 to 6 months after surgery. Menstruation is comprehensively regulated by the cerebral cortex, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and ovaries. Before and after the operation, mental tension, fear, anxiety, etc. may act on the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and ovaries, affecting their normal physiological functions and leading to menstrual abnormalities.

2. Secondly, after the abortion, the original fetal chorionic gonadotropin suddenly disappears, and the ovaries cannot respond to the gonadotropin secreted by the pituitary gland for a while, which can cause irregular menstruation. Third, multiple abortions or excessive curettage may cause excessive damage to the basal layer of the endometrium, making regeneration difficult. Sometimes, if the curettage is not thorough, tissue residue may remain, which may also cause amenorrhea or decreased menstruation. Most of these cases do not require special treatment and generally return to normal after 2 to 3 months. If it is intrauterine adhesion, it may be accompanied by periodic abdominal pain and even secondary infertility. You need to go to the hospital for a follow-up examination and uterine curettage.

3. It is normal for women to have their menstruation one week earlier or later. In addition, factors such as mental stress, anxiety, diet, environment, and medication can cause menstruation to be delayed.

4. After an early abortion, menstruation will follow the second menstrual cycle. In many cases, due to the changes in the body's hormones caused by abortion, ovulation may be delayed, and menstruation may be postponed accordingly. Therefore, there may be no menstruation for one month or several months after the abortion.

Now that you know how long it takes to get your period after a curettage, I hope women who have had a curettage can take note that they cannot have sex within a month because the cervix is ​​open. If they have sex, it can easily lead to inflammation and infection in the uterus. Also, be careful when taking a bath: don't use a tub bath, use a shower instead.