Dark Brown Bleeding After Abortion: What to Expect & When to Worry

Question
dear dr.
      is it normal to have 2 weeks bleeding and the days goes on my bleeding comes out dark red brown,is it normal or its just because of old blood from abortion(pill)when should my bleeding stops,its not heavy its lighter than normal period.when should i take pregnancy test cos 1 month now from abortion still positive.?when my bleeding stop and when my pregnancy test be negative,thank you

Answer
Hello Lili,

Did you have a pill abortion in secret and you can't go to a doctor for a checkup? The reason I ask is because you really should have a post abortion checkup 2 weeks after your abortion so you can get checked.

I can't really tell you when your bleeding will stop and your pregnancy test will be negative. Every woman varies on this. I have heard of women after having an abortion, testing positive on a pregnancy test.

Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com and we can talk more. It's all confidentional.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Diane Cheryl