If you’re considering a medical abortion (also known as the abortion pill method), this is an important question to ask. Since you take these drugs in your home, it’s essential to know what to expect.
All abortions can cause bleeding and cramping, but how do you know if you are bleeding or cramping too much? What are the warning signs of an infection?
Get the facts about abortion procedures, side effects, and potential consequences from Calaveras Pregnancy Center. Keep reading or contact us for a free and confidential appointment.
If you’re currently experiencing complications after an abortion, please seek immediate medical attention.
What Are the Warning Signs After a Medical Abortion?
The Mayo Clinic encourages you to seek medical attention right away if you have any of the following symptoms after a medical abortion:
- Heavy bleeding: soaking two or more pads an hour for two hours in a row.
- Bad pain in the stomach area or pelvis.
- Chills or body aches.
- A fast heart rate.
- Fever that lasts more than four hours or that starts in the days after you take misoprostol.
- Foul-smelling vaginal discharge.
What Are the Warning Signs After a Surgical Abortion?
Many of the warning signs for a surgical procedure are similar to those of a medical abortion. Contact your healthcare provider if you experience any of these symptoms:
- Bleeding that’s heavy enough that you need to change pads every hour.
- Lasting dizziness or lightheadedness.
- Fever.
- Cramps lasting more than 48 hours.
- Pain that gets worse instead of better.
- Foul-smelling discharge from the vagina.
We’re Here For You
Although we do not perform or refer for abortions, we’re not afraid to talk about them. Your health and safety are our first concern. If you’re considering an abortion, you owe it to yourself to get the facts first.
Take time to get the necessary information about your pregnancy, like where it’s located and if it’s developing or if you’ve miscarried. We can get you those answers by referring you for a free, limited on-site obstetrical ultrasound.
To schedule your free appointment and speak with a member of our caring team, you can conveniently book online or call (209) 736-9600. How can we help you today?
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.