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Post Surgical Abortion - Bleeding Too Much...or Too Long?

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July 27th, 2006
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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red72cup
replied July 27th, 2006
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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
replied July 27th, 2006
No, I Haven't Been Exercising...
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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red72cup
replied July 28th, 2006
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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.
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dbarden74
replied April 28th, 2010
Had a surgical abortion yesterday. I was at 5 1/2 weeks gestation. I am barely even spotting. Is this normal or is something wrong?? I'm a bit worried!!
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April7
replied April 13th, 2011
I had one a week ago tomorrow, I barely bled for the first several days (most of it was kind of brown-ish). The last couple days I've been bleeding more, and it's a normal red color like it's a normal period, some small clots involved. I'm not sure if I should increase in bleeding or not..it's not worse than a heavy period though by any means, just curious I guess.
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