So, I gotta share this wild experience I had after my abortion. It’s about something they don’t really tell you much about: periods, or rather, the lack of them.
I went through with the abortion, thinking everything would just go back to normal. Boy, was I in for a surprise! I figured my period would show up like clockwork, but nope. Weeks went by, and still nothing.
I started to freak out a little. I mean, everyone talks about the bleeding right after, but no one really mentioned how long it might take for your period to come back. I was in the dark here!
I waited and waited. Four weeks, nothing. Six weeks, still nothing. By the eighth week, I was seriously wondering what was up with my body. Was this normal? Was I the only one going through this?
Finally, after what felt like forever, my period showed up. But it wasn’t like before. It was all over the place. I talked to my doctor. It took a couple of months for things to settle down. He said it usually takes about three cycles for a period to return to normal.
- First cycle: Weird.
- Second cycle: Still weird.
- Third cycle: Okay, this is starting to feel normal again.
During this whole time, I also noticed some heavy bleeding. It was way more than I expected. Like, “should I be worried?” heavy. I checked with my doctor again, and they said it’s something that can happen, but not everyone bleeds like that. Great, just my luck!
Looking back, it was a rollercoaster. There were definitely times I was scared and confused. I wish I had known more about what to expect afterward. It would have saved me a lot of anxiety.
This whole thing taught me a lot about my body and how it responds to big changes. But honestly, I hope no one else has to go through that kind of uncertainty. If you’re going through something similar, just know you’re not alone, and it’s okay to reach out for help. And definitely, talk to your doctor – they’re there to help you through this stuff.
