Post Surgical Abortion - Bleeding Too Much...or Too Long? Posted: 07-27-06 21:19pm
Hi,
i had a surgical abortion on june 29th.
I bled somewhat heavily the first 3 days
then it sort tapered off. Ever since
then, I have been bleeding every day.
Some days more heavily than others.
Right now it feels like I have a full
blown period. Basically, it's been heavy
every 3 days (bright red blood
consistently) and then 3 days of slower
bleeding (darker blood). Is this normal?
I may just now be having my period but
i'm a bit confused because I haven't
really stopped bleeding since the
abortion.
Also, fyi..I'm not on any birth control
now...Just trying to give my body a break
and get back to normal. Also, I did not
go in for my follow-up appt. Because I
wasn't sure if the doc would want to
examine me while i'm bleeding so much.
Please help...Anyone heard of anything
like this?
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Carifairy
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Posted: 07-27-06 21:49pm
Have you been active? The more active you
are ..Ex exercise, heavy lifting, walking
a lot, working etc...
For a week after an abortion you should
not exercise or do any heavy lifting, you
should take it easy..
The rule of thumb is "if you soak more
than 1-2 pads an hour, you have a problem.
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Kat8011
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No, I Haven't Been Exercising... Posted: 07-27-06 22:08pm
I've really been taking it easy. Plus,
i'm almost at 4 weeks for the abortion.
I'm not soaking a pad every 1-2 hours, I
just wanted to know when I may stop
bleeding. It has definitely made it
difficult to lead a more normal life. I
may just be having my period now...I
dunno. Part of me thinks this is my body
getting back at me because i've been on
birth control for over 10 years. I mean,
before the aborion, I maybe had my period
three days...And that was long. I'm just
wondering. Guess I should be calling my
doc tomorrow! :d
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Carifairy
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Posted: 07-28-06 16:03pm
Def call a doc, but for 4 weeks post
abortion, it very well could be your
period.
Try taking it easy for a bit and propping
your legs up.
