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Are Period Delays After An Abortion Normal?

hi, i had a abortion 4 months back.. my menstrual cycle is 35-40 days. but last month it got delayed. My ultrasound scan of abdomen showed no abnormalities and there was no problem in blood profiling. My doctor has advised me to have evion400 for next 15 days and meet her on my next periods. is everything normal???
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Hi,
Welcome to Healthcare magic.
i am Dr Ramadevi Wani. i will be answering your concerns.

Usually the first period after abortion may be delayed. After that the period pattern reverts back to what it was before pregnancy.

There are several reasons for irregular delayed period:
1. Stress both mental and physical
2. sudden change in weight
3. hormonal abnormalities ( thyroid, prolactin etc)

Since you say ultrasound is normal it is not due to polycystic ovaries or ovarian cyst in your case.
If your period continue to be irregular for another 2 cycles, you need to be investigated for above hormones. If they are normal, your doctor may start contraceptive pills for three months to regularize your periods and this helps.
I hope I have answered to your satisfaction.
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Are Period Delays After An Abortion Normal?

Hi, Welcome to Healthcare magic. i am Dr Ramadevi Wani. i will be answering your concerns. Usually the first period after abortion may be delayed. After that the period pattern reverts back to what it was before pregnancy. There are several reasons for irregular delayed period: 1. Stress both mental and physical 2. sudden change in weight 3. hormonal abnormalities ( thyroid, prolactin etc) Since you say ultrasound is normal it is not due to polycystic ovaries or ovarian cyst in your case. If your period continue to be irregular for another 2 cycles, you need to be investigated for above hormones. If they are normal, your doctor may start contraceptive pills for three months to regularize your periods and this helps. I hope I have answered to your satisfaction.