![]() ![]() It’s probably best to avoid putting anything into your vagina (no tampons, no sexual intercourse, and no douching) for a few days after an abortion. The best guide is to listen to your body and use common sense. In addition, no studies have shown that these activities actually increase the risk of complications after abortion. Self-care is important, but work, school and family circumstances may make some recommendations unrealistic. You may be advised to rest and to avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for the rest of the day. Some signs of pregnancy, such as nausea, usually get better in a day or two, while others, including breast tenderness, may take a week or two. If the cramping or bleeding is causing discomfort, try using a heating pad, resting, drinking plenty of water, and taking ibuprofen. The amount of bleeding you have can range from none at all to a light or moderate flow, which may stop and then start again. It’s normal to feel tired or to have cramps for several days after an abortion. If you received your medications by mail or from a telehealth clinic, you will be given instructions on what to do to manage your symptoms and how to get further care if needed. (A blood pregnancy test is important because you can continue to test positive on home pregnancy tests for four to six weeks after an abortion, due to pregnancy hormones that are still in your body.) ![]() The clinician will do a physical examination, ultrasound or blood pregnancy test. If you received your medications from an in-person doctor or clinic, you may be asked to return for a follow-up visit a week or so after you take the medication, to confirm that the abortion is complete. You may also receive antibiotics to prevent infection. Be sure you know the emergency number to call in case problems arise. If you had IV sedation or general anesthesia, you will need someone to drive or accompany you home.īefore you leave, the staff will provide information about what to expect over the next few days and what signs to look for that might indicate a complication. The cramping generally improves over the first half hour.ĭepending on the procedure, the type of anesthesia you had, and how you are feeling, you may stay in the recovery area from 20 minutes to an hour or more. It is also normal to have cramps in your pelvis. It is normal to bleed moderately or even to pass small clots. The staff will periodically check your bleeding and your vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen. After an Aspiration (Surgical) AbortionĪfter an aspiration abortion (also called an in-clinic or surgical abortion), you will go to a recovery area to rest. This article explains what you can expect after a first trimester abortion, and how to recognize if you need additional medical care. Most people who have an abortion feel fine and do not have any problems after an abortion. ![]()
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