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I had an abortion on Jan.. 1st.....and mostly everytime i have sex now, i bleed afterwards. sometimes for a few hours and sometimes for a few days. Im so scared idk what it is or what i should do. is this normal?????????

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Hello, ana,

Your question was in the question pool rather than addressed specifically to me, and I just saw it.

Since you asked your question a few days ago, are you still having problems?

Having an abortion isn't normal, and neither is bleeding after sex. Your symptoms suggest that you have been injured, and that the sex causes either hormones or physical movement that would allow accumulated blood to be released. You really should have a good doctor check you to see if he can figure out what is wrong. Please don't go to the person who supplied the abortion. He cannot be trusted.

Also, if you are not married, and don't want another abortion, you really should stop having sex. Not only is it possible you would find yourself in the same situation again, but you could also get a sexually transmitted disease. If your partner has had sex with anyone else, this is a distinct possibility. Condoms don't help. Please stop taking chances with your life. Abortion is dangerous and could kill you. It could also harm your future children. It's not worth it.

If you are married, you can learn to tell when you are fertile. You must chart faithfully, and you can't be using any hormones. For more information, go to this web site:

http://www.fertilityuk.org/

Feel free to ask more question, and please let me know how you are doing. Stay safe!

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I can help women with the consideration of their decision, and with resources, and I can share my own experiences as the mother of seven and grandmother of eleven. My approach is to show love and concern, and help women work through the issues, emotional, spiritual, practical. I also help women deal with boyfriend and family issues. I am not a doctor, but I have done extensive medical research, so I may be able to help with information. I am female. When you write, if you are or were pregnant, please tell me how far along you were or are, and if you have had an abortion, please tell me what kind. Thank you.

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I have been working with women who are considering abortion for several years. I also work with women who have had abortions. Our family has also experienced adoption, so I can talk about that as well.

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I am mostly self-taught. I also studied midwifery for awhile. I have spent years doing research on this topic. In fact, I have been doing research and working in this area since the early 1970's. I have been helping women online for a few years, under the guidance of a woman who was formally training in counseling.

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