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How Long After A Medical Abortion Will Menstruation Resume?
Question: Hi,I underwent medical abortion last month 16th September and from 3 rd oct doc suggested me loette tablet,after taking it for 4-5 days mild bleeding started I consulted my doctor again she advised me to continue the loette tablet and bleeding will stop though the bleeding is mild but even afHi Doctor,I went medical abortion on 16 th September the bleeding after that stopped on 1 October,I underwent sonography on 5-6 oct and there was a small sac of 4 mm was visible.after sonography my doctor advised me to take loette tablets,after taking it for 5 days small bleeding started and it continued but not heavy.then my doctor advised to increase the dosage of loette to twice a day which I did.i completed full 21 tablets course today but still there is small bleeding happening!!!now my doctor says do an ultrasound to check on leftovers from medical abortion(she says do ultrasound after periods,but in small patches I am still bleeding I stopped taking loette yesterday only so when will my periods come??when should I get sonography done?)and after that she says I may have to do curetting!!!
Please explain the situation and suggest what needs to be done!!
Thanks, XXXX
Please explain the situation and suggest what needs to be done!!
Thanks, XXXX
Brief Answer:
Ultrasound after periods
Detailed Answer:
Hello madam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
I understand your anxiety and confusion related to the issue.
Basically it seems like you had incomplete abortion at that time that's why you kept on bleeding during the whole course if loette.
Now after stopping the pills you will have periods in full normal flow in 3-4 days and after that when the periods will stop (most likely in 3-5 days) you should have a repeat ultrasound to see if the remains of conception have got cleared up with periods.
It is common for minor remains to get cleared up after periods and thus then you will not bleed erratically any further.
It is common to have these events after medical abortion so don't worry and just go with the flow of events for the time being.
As far as curettage is concerned then the probability of curettage will depend on the findings of ultrasound after these periods.
I hope I have answered your query but in case you have any questions about it, I will be glad to answer.
Regards
Dr Manisha
Ultrasound after periods
Detailed Answer:
Hello madam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
I understand your anxiety and confusion related to the issue.
Basically it seems like you had incomplete abortion at that time that's why you kept on bleeding during the whole course if loette.
Now after stopping the pills you will have periods in full normal flow in 3-4 days and after that when the periods will stop (most likely in 3-5 days) you should have a repeat ultrasound to see if the remains of conception have got cleared up with periods.
It is common for minor remains to get cleared up after periods and thus then you will not bleed erratically any further.
It is common to have these events after medical abortion so don't worry and just go with the flow of events for the time being.
As far as curettage is concerned then the probability of curettage will depend on the findings of ultrasound after these periods.
I hope I have answered your query but in case you have any questions about it, I will be glad to answer.
Regards
Dr Manisha
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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