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What Causes Brown Discharge With Pain In Lower Tummy And Rectum After A Medical Abortion?
Hi I had a medical abortion on the 10th april, bled heavy for about 10 days after then it stopped, had a period 6 weeks after the abortion it wasn t heavy and only bled for about 3 days, now I keep spotting and brown discharge with a bit of pain in my lower tummy and rectum is this normal?
Wed, 29 Jun 2016
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
Your first period after being pregnant (even if it ended in miscarriage or abortion) is commonly irregular. You may bleed more or less than previously, and it may last longer than in previous times. Increased cramping is also normal in the first few months. Cramping in your rectum can be referred pain from the back of your uterus.
However, if you are having unprotected sex and not using contraception, you are also at risk for a new pregnancy, and you should perform a pregnancy test in that case to make sure it is not missed.
If you are not pregnant and continue to have irregular cycles, after 3 months you may benefit from a hormonal evaluation and discussion of contraception with your healthcare provider.
I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that this information was helpful.
Best wishes,
Dr. Brown
Your first period after being pregnant (even if it ended in miscarriage or abortion) is commonly irregular. You may bleed more or less than previously, and it may last longer than in previous times. Increased cramping is also normal in the first few months. Cramping in your rectum can be referred pain from the back of your uterus.
However, if you are having unprotected sex and not using contraception, you are also at risk for a new pregnancy, and you should perform a pregnancy test in that case to make sure it is not missed.
If you are not pregnant and continue to have irregular cycles, after 3 months you may benefit from a hormonal evaluation and discussion of contraception with your healthcare provider.
I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that this information was helpful.
Best wishes,
Dr. Brown
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