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When did you get period after abortion? Terrified I’m pregnant again

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NLM20 · 15/07/2020 23:11

It’s been four weeks since my medical abortion. It was totally unexpected and silly as we didn’t use withdrawal method but having just had my period a few days ago and near 40, stupidly I thought very little chance.

Fast forward a month, and I’ve got cramping but no period. No other signs but I don’t normally cramp and I cramped when I found out I was pregnant a few weeks ago.

Desperately willing my period to come on. My other half was kind of supportive but it turned from support to disdain and disgust.

I have been put off going near other half, but he tried for like a few seconds to penetrate, was too uncomfortable so by the time I said use something from now on, we stopped.

I tried to get the morning after pill but he said that was totally crazy. In hindsight, I feel stupid I’ve got to this age, a mum and in this position. It doesn’t help that other half wants another baby and can’t understand my cautions.

My anxiety during covid and pre existing conditions and taking medication, meant unplanned felt like a disaster and too much risk for me.

I’m also not ready again. I can’t do it right now.

Just looking for some reassurance or information on periods after abortion. Should I get a test or would it be too high still? I did a low hcg test last week and it said termination successful.

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Smurfsrock · 19/07/2020 12:23

How did you go @NLM20? 💕 I was the same this week, 4-5 weeks post termination and no proper period. I've had a coil put in but was still so worried and couldn't stop thinking about it. Thankfully hpt was negative but still no period (only light spotting, which seems common with and IUD). Fingers crossed for you too 🤞

NLM20 · 19/07/2020 12:46

Hello @Smurfsrock

It’s so stressful! I’m now five weeks post abortion and still no period. Tried a home pregnancy test even though Bpas said could still be positive but was negative.

Hoping we both get periods and relief from this stress soon! Thanks for reaching out and replying. I started to think it was only me not having a period.

Bpas said can take up to six weeks

My emotions have been awful. So teary this week.

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