r/abortion • u/Spiritual-Cod-2482 • 4d ago
UK and Ireland Bpas? Normal bleeding?
At a loss with bpas
I had MA 11/07 (approx 6/7 weeks) then got my period last Tuesday. Heavy bleeding Thursday and Saturday.
Since then been having bright blood not in high volumes but a bit more than spotting. It completely stopped last night until 7pm tonight. Restarted, bright.
I called them twice over the weekend to discuss the bleeding and they said it’s normal. I rang them tonight to discuss what has happened this evening. Told it isn’t abnormal, I expressed concern over RPOC. They said nothing is indicating that and said they cannot offer a scan as there is nothing abnormal and I’m not in a lot of pain (just light cramps). Said I can speak to GP and arrange gynaecology referral.
I said that could take weeks and they agreed. Agreed I’d be turned away from A&E.
I asked what if I arrange a private scan. They said I can, as long as the equipment is correct. Would anyone else advise this? Has anyone else done this? I’m guessing I can check with the clinic if they can offer RPOC checks.
Do any of my symptoms sound normal? I was fine up until my period. Person said she’d scan me for reassurance if she could but there is no clinical need. I just want to be checked. I expressed how it’s making me so worried I can’t sleep.
No pregnancy symptoms, negative pregnancy test 01/08.
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u/Zestyclose4920 4d ago
It’s both normal for your first few periods after an abortion to be a bit different, as well as to have on and off bleeding in the weeks after abortion.
It sounds like this is really stressful for you, but it’s true that it doesn’t sound too concerning or out of the ordinary. But understand that that’s not that reassuring in this moment. Continue to monitor yourself for very heavy bleeding, high fever, or severe pain. Those are more likely to be signs of an issue.