Pregnancy hormones decrease fast after an abortion but do not return to normal levels immediately. It might take anywhere from 16 days to 2 months for the body's hCG levels to fall below the levels identified by a pregnancy test. The earlier you wait after an abortion, the less likely you are to have a positive test result. Women who are trying to get pregnant should know that they cannot be tested for hCG after an abortion. Even though the hormone level is low, it can still show up on a test screen. This is because the test used to detect HCG is designed to look for high levels of this hormone. Women who think they may be pregnant must wait at least 10 weeks after their abortion before taking a pregnancy test. Many women worry about how their bodies will react to the loss of an early abortion. However, there are no medical reasons to worry about bleeding or other symptoms related to early abortions. The same is true for most other types of abortions. If you believe you may be suffering from depression or anxiety due to your abortion experience, talk with your doctor about getting some help.