After an Abortion
Normal Side Effects
Bleeding
Bloodletting Some individuals do not bleed at all. Others may have 2 to 6 weeks of bleeding.
Discharge
Pains And Crumps
Cramping is normal and necessary for the uterus to return to its non-pregnant size.
Abnormal Side Effects
If you have any of the following symptoms, you could be experiencing an emergency. Please call us right away (see calling instructions above).
Prolonged Heavy Bleeding
- Soaking 2 or more maxi pads in an hour for 2 hours in a row.
- Blood clots are larger than a lemon.
Severe Pain/Cramps
Severe pain or cramping that medication does not help.
Body Temperature
Chills and fever of 101° F or higher after the day of your procedure.
Other
- Nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhoea that lasts more than 24 hours.
- Fainting.
- Vaginal discharge that smells bad.
- Depression that won’t go away.
- Still, feeling pregnant (fatigue, morning sickness, or breast/chest tenderness) more than two weeks after your procedure?
Medication
Antibiotics like Doxycycline, Azithromycin, and Flagyl work to stop infections. Follow the directions on the prescription container for taking this medicine strictly.
The uterus may be reduced to its usual size with the use of methylene/ergotamine. Every eight hours, take one pill. Until it’s gone, take Methergine/Ergotamine.
Ibuprofen relieves pain and muscle cramps. Every eight hours, take one 800 mg tablet with meals or milk. Take only what you need.
Call your pharmacist if you have any concerns about any other prescription or over-the-counter drugs you may be taking or intend to take.