An abortion is the surgical or medication termination of a pregnancy within the third month of pregnancy. The onset of menstruation after an abortion usually represents the initial recovery of the uterine lining as well as ovarian function. So, how long does it take to get a period after an abortion? Generally speaking, after an abortion, if the body recovers well, ovulation will resume in about 22 days and menstruation will be normal in about one month. However, the time it takes to resume menstruation varies with each person’s body type and specific situation. The speed of recovery after abortion varies from person to person, both fast and slow, and depends to some extent on nutrition, rest, emotions and the degree of damage done to the endometrium by the abortion process, which takes at least a month or so to repair. In addition, the damage to the endometrium caused by abortion can lead to abnormal menstruation. Therefore, sometimes it is normal to have your period a week early or a week late. The body is able to regulate itself, and the real recovery is usually achieved after 3 months of the abortion. However, if you do not have a period for 2 consecutive months after the abortion, or if your period is not normal, there may be endocrine disorders, cervical adhesions, uterine adhesions, or even the possibility of another pregnancy (due to lack of active contraception after the abortion). In this case, it is important to go to the hospital for a timely examination and to carry out menstrual regulation treatment according to the examination results. In addition, after abortion, if there is a lot of vaginal bleeding or bleeding for a long time, it is also necessary to actively go to the hospital for ultrasound review. Warm tips: 1. Abortion can cause certain damage to the body, which may cause menstrual disorders in mild cases and affect conception in severe cases. Therefore, be sure to choose a regular hospital to do abortion surgery. And when the number of days of menopause <50 days, painless abortion can be greater to avoid the embryo and other pregnancy tissue residue, effective and safe. 2, after the abortion should be in 1 month avoid intercourse, tub bath, keep the vulva clean, hygiene, pay attention to rest, reasonable diet, appropriate nutrition, keep a relaxed mood, these are conducive to the stability of hormone levels and the recovery of menstruation. 3, at any time, if there is no intention of pregnancy, should actively take scientific and effective contraceptive measures to minimize the possibility of unwanted pregnancy. 4.After abortion, it takes more than 3 months before you can get pregnant normally. To avoid abnormal position of the newborn embryo, resulting in the occurrence of abnormal pathologies such as placental hypoplasia, placenta praevia, and placental implantation. References: [1] Zheng M, Gu LF, Ding XY. Comparison of clinical outcomes between painless abortion and conventional abortion in women with different characteristics of early pregnancy [J]. Laboratory Medicine and Clinics,2022,19(2):251-254.