Expert: Diane Cheryl - 2/6/2009

Question
Hello, I had a medical abortion at 5 wks pg. I am 30 years old. I went in for
my ultrasound and it didn't work as I had to repeat the process at 7 wks and
it did work. My dr confirmed the tissue had left my uterus via ultrasound. I
had a normal period 4 weeks later, waited a month, and went on the pill after
my second normal period. I went off the pill after two months and my first
cycle off was fine. But the the last two cycles, I have been spotting irregularly
after around Day 15-16 of my cycle. It is light spotting ranging from
brownish pink at first, very light. It is getting darker and heavier the closer
my period is. And is most noticable after intercourse. Do I have a hormonal
imbalance? I should note my periods were completely regular before I ever
got pregnant. I also notice my cervical mucus is drier and it's not the same as
before. What is happening?

Answer
Hi Kari,

Thanks for your question. I'm not a medical professional and I recommend that you consult with your physician. Birth control pills are a hormonal method and perhaps this is causing your periods to be irregular at this time of your life. I'm not sure if the medical abortion could have caused these changes but especially since you repeated the hormonal doses twice, that could also change your balance. Please let me know any updates and if/when you consult your physician. I would be interested to find out what happens. My email address is DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and put ALLEXPERTS in the subject line.

Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl