How do you get rid of old blood after abortion?

If heavy bleeding (soaking a full-sized maxi-pad in one hour) occurs, then begin deep uterine massaging for 10 minutes, take Ibuprofen, use a heating pad, and decrease activity. If heavy bleeding continues for more than three hours, call us (see calling instructions above).

What Colour should blood be after abortion?

Generally, post-abortion bleeding will be darker and possibly even slightly brown. You also may notice blood clots, which tend to be much darker since the concentration is denser. Spotting may be tinged brown from the old blood which is completely normal.

When Should bleeding stop after abortion?

Expect to bleed like a normal menstrual period, and you may pass small blood clots. Bleeding usually stops after 1-2 weeks, but some women spot until their next period. Sometimes you may have a short episode of pain, with a gush of blood or a clot several weeks after the abortion – contact us if this continues.

Why am I still bleeding a month after my abortion?

It’s normal for some people to have irregular cycles for the first few months after their abortion. Your periods may be shorter or longer than usual for a few months. You may also bleed more than you did in the past, especially if you had a medical abortion.

What causes brown blood after abortion?

You also may notice blood clots, which tend to be much darker since the concentration is denser. Spotting may be tinged brown from the old blood which is completely normal. If your discharge has a yellow or green tint and/or has a foul odor, it’s not normal and a sign of infection.

Do you lose a lot of blood during abortion?

The amount and type of bleeding can vary for each person and each abortion. It is normal to experience light, moderate, or heavy bleeding during a medical abortion (see figure below). Not everyone will pass blood clots during a medical abortion, but for those who do, the clots should be no larger than a lemon.