How Long Does Vaginal Bleeding Continue Post Medical Abortion?

Posted on Wed, 11 May 2016

Question: dear doctor,

I've had unwanted pregnancy so took 2 x 800mg mispristol under my tongue on 26th feb. I'm sure abortion is completed but the blood is running it's partially heavy. it was better 3 days back but again started heavy bleed since last 2 days.

I've attached my CBC and urine test report so you may assist me with my further scope of action. I've gotten severe diarrhoea last night and the stool is totally watery. i feel drained.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Bleeding continues for about7 days after taking misoprostol.
You should not worry if you are not changing pad earlier than every2 hours.
Your reports are not uploaded.
Please upload the reports.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (13 minutes later)

please can you go through reports?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
The reports are normal.
Blood present in urine is due to vaginal blood mixed with urine.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (46 minutes later)

thank you for your kind reply doctor.

i took the medicine on 26th feb morning technically making it 5 and half days right now. I've started experiencing clotting from 2 days and my blood is smelly recently.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
5-7 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, bleeding after taking medical abortion continues for at least5-7 days, and its bit smelly as you are passing products of conception in the blood.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar