QuestionHi I'm 17 and I had a abortion a surgical one. About 8 months ago And ever since then I have bleed every time during intercourse and it was a 2 day. Abortion. And they had to dilate my cervix. And now it just hurts and bleeds when I have intercourse .
AnswerHello, Catrina,
What you are experiencing definitely indicates that they did some damage. This is quite common, but this is more than they normally expect. You will probably need a doctor's care to deal with the problem, whatever it might be. Don't go back to the place that did the abortion. They won't care, and they won't want to admit they hurt you.
When they dilate the cervix, they cause a lot of damage anyway. This can cause serious birth defects in your future children, so when you do become pregnant, please get good prenatal care and tell the doctor you have had a surgical abortion. You may need for him to take measures to safeguard your child.
Also, you will be much more prone to get breast cancer while you are still young. I recommend that you take Vitamin D3 for the rest of your life. 5000IU a day is a good dose to start. You will need your blood tested periodically to make sure you are getting the right amount.
While it is good you found out you have a problem, if you are not married, you shouldn't even be having intercourse. If you continue, you will probably wind up pregnant again. It's only a matter of time. This is true even if you use "protection". It is not in your best interests. If your boyfriend won't respect your body and your integrity, find someone else. It won't be easy, but you will be much better off. He owes it to you not to put you at risk or cause you to live in fear of pregnancy.
Find a doctor who knows abortion is bad medicine, and work with him. If you have trouble finding one, either ask some of the members of La Leche League, or find an organization in your area that helps women who have experienced abortion. They can refer you to a doctor. To find an organization in your area, please go to this web site:
http://www.optionline.org/
Good luck. Let me know how you do. If you need to talk about your feelings about having had an abortion, let me know. I can talk to you about it.
