Post-Abortion Bleeding & Clots: What to Expect After a D&C

Question
Hi im amanda, On january 10th I had a surgical abortion. Bleeding normal for about 3 to 4 weeks then one day while working it got extremely heavy non stop and passing large amounts of clots. I was rushed to the ER and was told i had left over tissue and soon after had a D&C surgery. This was Feb. 14th, after the surgery ive been bleeding everyday, once in a while passing small clots. Ive been bleeding since jan 10th and i feel like something STILL is wrong! Is it normal for me to still be bleeding? Did the D&C not work well either?

Answer
Dear Kelly,
If you are still bleeding daily after the D&C (now for 3 weeks), I would recommend that you do get another evaluation.  It could be that the same thing happened - that clots formed after the procedure, that haven't completely passed.  The good news is that there is nothing harmful about this condition - it doesn't cause any long term consequences. If you have formed clots again, it will be optional whether you want to do any kind of treatment.   

If the ultrasound is negative, and you do not have clots or tissue, the continued bleeding may be hormonal - are you on any kind of birth control?  Sometimes it just takes a month or two for your cycle to get back to normal.  

I hope this is helpful,
Doctor Joan
EarlyAbortionOptions.com
New York City