Also known as the abortion pill, medical abortion comes with physical risks. One of these risks is heavy bleeding after the procedure, but how do you know how much bleeding is too much?
Knowing how much bleeding is expected can be difficult without medical oversight. Talk to your medical provider right away to get answers if you are experiencing any amount of heavy bleeding.
Medical Abortion Explained
With medical abortion, there are two drugs used to terminate an existing pregnancy: mifepristone and misoprostol. It’s important to note that this type of abortion is only FDA-approved through 10 weeks of pregnancy.
These two drugs used in a medical abortion cause cramping in the stomach and vaginal bleeding, which is why it’s essential to determine how much bleeding is too much.
How Much Bleeding is Too Much?
Heavy bleeding happens after taking the second drug, misoprostol, in the medical abortion process. It’s not abnormal for women to experience period-like bleeding for several days afterward. You could also have light to moderate bleeding for a couple of weeks after the procedure.
The kind of heavy bleeding to be concerned about is if you’re soaking two or more pads an hour for two hours in a row. Some other warning signs to be aware of include:
- Bad pain in the stomach area or pelvis.
- Chills or body aches.
- Fast heart rate.
- Fever that lasts more than four hours or that starts in the days after you take misoprostol.
- Foul-smelling vaginal discharge.
Whether you think you’re experiencing very heavy bleeding or any other complications, contact your medical provider right away for support.
Learn More Today
Be informed about all abortion risks and what to expect if considering this option. Safeguard your health by getting clarity about your pregnancy details today at A Women’s Pregnancy Center. We offer free and confidential pregnancy services and options education.
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At our clinic, we do not perform or refer for abortions, but we are committed to being an affordable first step so that you can receive the information and clarity you need prior to such a big decision.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.