How much bleeding is normal after an abortion?

Uterine cramping is normal after any kind of abortion; the main way that your uterus controls bleeding is to contract, squeezing the blood vessels shut. Heavy bleeding can occur if your uterus relaxes too much (uterine atony) or if some fetal or placental tissue is retained in the uterus (incomplete abortion). read more

Don’t be surprised if four to five days after the abortion you experience increased cramping or bleeding. Your normal period should begin three to six weeks after the abortion, unless you are on birth control pills, Depo Provera (the shot) or have a Mirena. Menstrual-like cramping pain is normal for the first week or two. read more

It is normal to experience some vaginal bleeding for approximately two weeks after an abortion. You may experience light bleeding for the first several days; for the next several days, it is common to have heavier bleeding and cramping. read more