Post-Abortion Bleeding: What to Expect & When to Worry - UK Support

Question
hi am in the uk and been reading ur replys to everyone,well u seem to be telling them to go for an after care check up...well i had my abortion like 17 days ago which am still bleedin,all they did is give me a pregnancy kit to check after about three weeks..is this normal or its just some diy  clinic by the way it was marie stops which is meant to be very good...pliz help coz i have no idea if this are my periods now or am still in the abortion process and how long the bleedin will take ..cheers

Answer
Dear Cee Cee,
Typical bleeding after an abortion is most commonly less than a week, but up to 3 weeks is still completely normal.  At this point, you are still in a normal range. If you keep bleeding for another week, I would call them again and let them know. You should also call them if you are having heavy cramping - this would indicate that you have some retained tissue or a clot that has not passed.  Are you on any birth control? The injection can cause this kind of bleeding.  Pills should not.  
I hope this is helpful.  
Doctor Joan