Expert: Shan Yi Sheng - 10/16/2010

Question
i took the abortion pill on september 3, 2010 and today is october 15, 2010 so its been 6 weeks and im still bleeding. it stopped about a week ago for a few days then started back up again, and this time it was HEAVY! also, i started having a bad back ache about a week ago and today, bad cramping in my lower abdomen on both sides. is it normal for me to feel like this and to STILL be bleeding?? please help. im scared and i worry about everything so i need helllpppppp! please & thanks. :)

Answer
Dear Ashlee,

This is one of the reasons that I am no advocate of the abortion pill. A curettage takes 6 minutes and the bleeding is minimal.

But that knowledge does not help you much.
I advise you to see a OBGYN doc who can do an ultrasound exam to see what's in your uterus. I think there is some bigish bloodclot that cannot come out.
This causes the long bleeding. A curettage is the solution for this problem.
The pain you have is also explained herewith.
The long bleeding might could cause  coagulation disorders, so extra care is needed.
Do not wait; you will not die from this, but you have to take action.
Bests,
Dr Shan