Abortion bleeding duration varies depending on the type of abortion:

• After a medical abortion (abortion pills), bleeding can last for 2 to 4 weeks, but in some cases, it may continue for up to 8 weeks. The heaviest bleeding usually happens within 1 to 2 days after taking the medication, and you may pass clots during this time. Bleeding could be irregular and come and go over the weeks following the abortion.

• After a surgical abortion, bleeding is generally heavier than a normal period and can last up to 2 weeks. Some people might not experience significant bleeding until their next period.

• Typically, normal menstruation returns about 4 to 8 weeks after an abortion.

If bleeding is extremely heavy (soaking two or more maxi pads per hour for two consecutive hours), or if there are other symptoms like severe pain, fever, or foul-smelling discharge, it is important to seek medical advice promptly.

So, in summary:

• Medical abortion bleeding: commonly 2-4 weeks, sometimes up to 8 weeks.
• Surgical abortion bleeding: up to 2 weeks.
• Normal period usually returns 4-8 weeks afterward.