Why can't I have my period after having an abortion?

Some women who have had abortions have experienced amenorrhea, which makes them particularly worried. They are afraid that amenorrhea will cause serious harm to their bodies. Therefore, they want to fully understand what happens if they do not have menstruation after an abortion. The following content provides a detailed introduction to women who have this situation, and you can have a comprehensive understanding of it.

After an abortion, the ovaries can generally resume ovulation function within 22 days, and menstruation will occur in about 1 month. However, a small number of women experience menstrual disorders such as prolonged menstruation, irregular cycles, and amenorrhea after abortion. This situation usually returns to normal after 2 to 3 months, but in a few people it lasts longer.

Why does a woman not have her period after a painless abortion?

(1) During the abortion process, the basal layer of the endometrium is damaged excessively, and the endometrium cannot regenerate, which causes the patient to suffer from long-term amenorrhea.

(2) After an abortion, the placental chorionic gonadotropin suddenly disappears, making the ovaries temporarily unable to respond to the gonadotropin secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, thus causing irregular menstruation.

(3) Menstruation in women is the result of the interaction between the cerebral cortex, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, ovaries and uterus, and is regulated by neuroendocrine system. When a person is under excessive stress, fear, sadness, overwork or undergoing surgery, the functions of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, ovaries and uterus may be suppressed through the neuroendocrine system, leading to menstrual abnormalities.

What happens if you don’t have your period after an abortion? I believe that through the above introduction you have a better understanding. In fact, there are many reasons for this situation. In order to confirm the diagnosis, it is recommended that you go to a large hospital for a comprehensive examination to find out the cause and receive symptomatic treatment so that you can have your period as soon as possible after the abortion.