What Symptoms May Accompany a Medical Abortion?
During the process, it’s typical to experience vaginal bleeding, pain, and cramps:
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Vaginal bleeding, indicative of the medication’s effectiveness, may be heavy initially, especially within the first few hours post-misoprostol intake. Clotting and expulsion of pregnancy tissue, particularly noticeable beyond 8 or 10 weeks of pregnancy, may occur. Subsequently, bleeding tends to decrease, possibly lasting several weeks but typically diminishing to a lighter flow akin to a period after a few days.
Contact your healthcare provider or abortion clinic if you saturate two menstrual pads hourly for two consecutive hours and bleeding persists. Similarly, reach out if there’s an absence of vaginal bleeding following medication intake, as it may indicate ineffectiveness.
Pain and cramps, ranging from mild to severe, are common post-misoprostol consumption. Pain typically alleviates after the passage of pregnancy tissue.
Ibuprofen is generally recommended for pain relief unless contraindicated. Some physicians may prescribe stronger analgesics as necessary. Applying a warm compress to the abdomen can also provide relief, ensuring it’s not excessively hot.
Contact your healthcare provider promptly if pain persists severely despite medication or heat application.
Misoprostol may induce side effects such as mild fever, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, typically resolving spontaneously.
Notify your healthcare provider if you experience:
– A fever exceeding 100.4°F
– Chills
– Persistent vomiting or diarrhea after a few hours
