Expert: Pat G - 7/17/2009

Question
i had an abortion may 22nd on 8weeks. i bled until july 1st. i started to bleed today- july 17th- thought it was a period but leaked through tampax, pad, pants and trousers twice, u cud of rung the items including pad out they were so wet and at the first change i had like two handfuls of clots like red liver fall out of me and the blood came out constantly. i came home from work at 3 and slept 3 til 8 with no blood on my pad. ive started to bleed agen and now have a bad stomach and dont feel great. i dontknow if this bad stomach and feelin unwell is linked to the bleedin or just sumat ive ate? i also had a slite red rash type thing at the top of my legs and my legs feel achey. a family member finks i mite be haermoregen ? pls rsvp asap as i dntkow what to do? thank you

Answer
Hi, Lacey,

From what you describe, it sounds to me like your abortion was incomplete. That much bleeding isn't good for you, whether you choose to call it a hemorrhage or not. This is one of the reasons abortion is dangerous and I tell women they are risking their lives if they have one. And the other symptoms you describe could be related. If you legs feel achey, there's a possibility of infection as well, which would be likely if it has been that long and you still had tissue. The rash tends to indicate an allergy of some sort, but I wouldn't give that issue top priority at the moment.

First, you might try some herbs simply to put a stop to this heavy bleeding. I talked to a friend of mine who is very knowledgeable, and she suggested cayenne and cranesbill. I have already suggested cayenne to some people, and some have reported back it has helped.

You should also see a doctor immediately. Your life may be in danger. The doctor needs to examine and test you and see if it is the case that the abortion was incomplete, and he may have to operate, either to get the rest of the material, or if you have been injured sufficiently, there is a possibility he will have to do a hysterectomy. But please do this immediately. I won't make a long message because you need to deal with this. Please let me know that you are all right, once this is resolved. I will pray for you.