Expert: Pat G - 2/25/2011

Question
Hi Patt,
I had sent you a question before concerning a failed medical abortion. I had the procedure one December 14th 2010 and finally got my period again on January 24th. It was a normal period like any other. My problem now is that I normally have a 28 day cycle I should have started Monday but I didn't and still haven't. I have no signs of starting that I normally do such as being hungry or cranky. I've taken two pregnancy test and they both say negative. Is it normal that I haven't started yet? Could it still be an effect to the procedure?
Thanks, Amanda

Answer
Hello, Amanda,

It is good to hear from you again.

Any abortion is going to disrupt your hormonal balance. Nobody knows how a given woman's body will react, because each woman is different, and it depends on the stage of pregnancy, the method of abortion, and so forth. At the time you last wrote, you wanted to keep the pregnancy, but it looks like that didn't happen. I also don't know if you want to have a child now, or if you want to avoid pregnancy, either. Please let me know what your concerns might be.

When did you last have sex?

You should test three weeks after the last sex, and if that is negative, test again in a week.

Other than that, you are going to have to be patient with your body until it settles down into some kind of balance again. If you have any serious concerns, as I mentioned before, go to a decent doctor. Nobody will be able to tell you over the internet what is going on with your body. Please take care.