Won't stop bleeding after medical abortion 8 weeks ago!!

[mummaof2babas]

Honestly, I'm at my wits end with it all and I feel that I'm getting nowhere.

I had a medical abortion nearly 8 weeks ago (mid December time) and all went as expected. This was my second abortion (I'm ashamed to even admit that) but my first one was over 6 years ago and I was only 19 at the time. I have since gone on to have 2 beautiful children and unfortunately, this pregnancy just came at the wrong time and it was a choice that had to be made.

I passed lots of clots when it first happened and I bled heavily and steadily for around 4 1/2 weeks, it then went to light spotting. I then continued spotting until what I believed was my first period. The bleeding was heavier than I have ever experienced, leaving literal pools of blood at the bottom of the toilet. I called BPAS and they also agreed that they thought it was my first period and within 10 days it should all be over and I should go back to regularity again. This period lasted for 7 days and then I had stopped bleeding, which was a relief after constant pads for 6 weeks by that point!

I then had 6 days where I didn't bleed, but yesterday morning I woke up to light spotting again, which I thought was strange, but I guess could happen... then this morning I have horrendous cramps and I am in a full blown period again (albeit not as heavy as the first one, but still bright red when wiping and occasion drips down the loo after a wee) I have spoken to BPAS and they have booked me in for a scan, but I have taken 2 pregnancy tests that have both been negative and I do feel absolutely fine in myself, just tiredness from loss of blood and the fact this is never ending!! I also have just come from the GP who was no help whatsoever. I just feel so upset and can't help but feel this is punishment for what has happened.

Has this happened to anyone else before? I'm hoping for a miracle and that this is completely normal, because this never happened to me the first time!

Hi, sorry you're having to go through this. not exactly the same situation as you but I bled for over a month following my medical abortion, also had a negative test & went for a scan and all was fine. They could see where I was in my cycle & told me I was about to ovulate so cycle had returned to normal even though the bleeding was ongoing.

I have also had 2 abortions (I absolutely feel your shame here, I can't believe I've found myself here twice) & had surgical - I also bled continuously but had a blazing positive test after a month, turned out I had retained products & needed repeat surgery.

You've absolutely done the right thing to call & get a scan booked. Fingers crossed it's just everything returning to normal.

I don’t have any answers for you but just wanted to say I am experiencing the exact same thing. Medical abortion mid-Dec and still bleeding today.
I also got nowhere with GP but don’t have a scan booked - will try and arrange one soon.
We are in this together.

Hiya, I know this post was a year ago but what was your outcome? I’m 5weeks post abortion and I am still bleeding, had a scan with bpas who said everything was fine not sure why I am still bleeding! But it’s starting to freak me out

@mummaof2babas

Our situations seem very similar. I had a medical abortion at 8 weeks and I’ve been going through the same thing. The on-and-off bleeding has been so frustrating and upsetting, it's like a constant reminder of what I’ve been through. It's been 7 weeks for me, too. Just hoping things start getting back to normal soon. I’m curious to know when the bleeding stopped for you? Thank you

@Atypicalmumm @mama2617
I went for a scan with BPAS who confirmed that everything has passed as expected so the heavy bleeding I was experiencing was my first period. The midwife said that irregular bleeding is very common and couple take a few cycles before getting back to normal. The bleeding lasted for 8/9 days and then stopped. I was fortunate to then stop bleeding and go back to my regular monthly cycle. It was a horrible experience but I have been regular ever since with no problems x

@mummaof2babas

Thank you for responding. This has put my mind in a bit of ease. I had a 6 week scan, the doctor confirmed everything has passed, with only some clots remaining which he assured me is normal. Though, he advised me to return if the bleeding persists after 10 days. I'm not experiencing any pain and feel generally okay and the bleeding isn't too heavy so I'm hopeful that it is my first period and it’s heavier and longer than usual. I just want this to end and get my body back to normal.

had a medical abortion 8 weeks ago I’ve since had two what presented as periods 24 day cycle between both which is alot shorter than usual , a week today since the last period ended and I passed a huge clot , wondering if anyone has experienced anything similar , pregnancy tests are showing as negative so I don’t think there is anything left over but unsure to why else I’d be passing clots this large when not on period

I wonder if you’ve got tissue left over, I would ask the GP or the abortion clinic to see if they can scan you!