Thanks
Gynaecologist, Gynaecologist - Infertility (IVF) Specialist, Obstetrician
Hi there,
It is not unusual for periods to be a little heavier or last a little longer for a few cycles after a pregnancy (regardless of pregnancy outcome). So what you are experiencing may be normal.
However, another possibility is that some pregnancy tissue (usually placental-type) was retained after the termination. This can sometimes leads to infection or, if hormonally active, it may slow down your return to normal menstruation.
If you feel well and are not in pain, then infection is unlikely; you could wait to see if things normalise after another period or two (now that your womb may be completely empty). If you are more concerned, or have other symptoms, I would suggest you see your GP who can assess you more thoroughly, examine you, and maybe order some tests for clarification.
Regards,
David.
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