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What Causes Light Vaginal Spotting Post A Medical Abortion?
Hi there I had a medical abortion 9th sept had hcg reading of 76000 2 weeks later had dropped to 4000 now is 140 but I m having a light bleed my question is how am I bleeding if my body still thinks it s pregnant? Or doesn t it coz the number is so low? Is there an infection from incomplete abortion I don t have a high temp but I sweat a lot and have a constant headache
Mon, 18 Mar 2019
Hello,
It's normal to have some spotting after abortion. But it should not be more than 2 hours.
If you do not have a fever, its no problem. Headache may be due to the drop in progesterone as the pregnancy has been terminated. So, do not worry.
I am giving some tips for providing you good health after abortion: (in case if the following points are applicable for you)
1. Use heating pads, which can ease cramps.
2. Stay hydrated, especially if you’re experiencing vomiting or diarrhea.
3. Have a support system in place, as some women experience emotional changes from the drastic hormone shift.
4. If possible, plan on staying in for a day or two, so that you can rest and recover in the comfort of your own home.
5. Take medication like ibuprofen to lessen cramps and pain.
6. Massage your abdomen at the site of the cramps.
7. Wear a tight-fitting bra to relieve breast tenderness.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dipan Samanta, General & Family Physician
It's normal to have some spotting after abortion. But it should not be more than 2 hours.
If you do not have a fever, its no problem. Headache may be due to the drop in progesterone as the pregnancy has been terminated. So, do not worry.
I am giving some tips for providing you good health after abortion: (in case if the following points are applicable for you)
1. Use heating pads, which can ease cramps.
2. Stay hydrated, especially if you’re experiencing vomiting or diarrhea.
3. Have a support system in place, as some women experience emotional changes from the drastic hormone shift.
4. If possible, plan on staying in for a day or two, so that you can rest and recover in the comfort of your own home.
5. Take medication like ibuprofen to lessen cramps and pain.
6. Massage your abdomen at the site of the cramps.
7. Wear a tight-fitting bra to relieve breast tenderness.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dipan Samanta, General & Family Physician
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