COMPLICATIONS:

How do I know if something is wrong?

Complications after an abortion with pills are very rare and are exactly the same as those of a spontaneous miscarriage. Read more »
What should I do in case of a complication or emergency?

If something feels wrong, or the pain or bleeding seem too strong, it is important to seek medical help. Read more »
What should I do if the pregnancy continues after I took the pills?

The use of abortion pills can be repeated. Read more »
How much blood is too much?

It is important to measure the bleeding with sanitary (menstrual) pads. Bleeding that fills 2 menstrual pads per hour for 2 hours in a row is considered too heavy. In that case it is important to get medical help immediately! Also, in case of feeling dizzy or lightheaded it is important to get… Read more »
What if I do not bleed after taking misoprostol?

If there is no bleeding, the abortion was not successful. The bleeding usually starts about 1-5 hours after using the misoprostol, though in some cases it can take over 24 hours for bleeding to start. If you have extra misoprostol, an extra dose of misoprostol may help. If 2-3 days pass and there… Read more »
Do I need an ultrasound or check-up after the abortion?

It is not necessary or recommended to have an ultrasound, if the process went well and there is no complication. An ultrasound can be helpful if it is unclear whether or not the pregnancy is continuing. If there are no signs of complications, it is up to each person to decide if and when they would… Read more »
Do I need surgical procedure if there are still remains in the uterus after the abortion?

Abortion is a process, and every experience is different. The uterus expels the blood and tissue over the course of days or weeks. In some countries, doctors are not trained in newest methods of abortion or miscarriage treatment, and may advise to complete the abortion or miscarriage with surgical… Read more »
Will a doctor know that I used abortion pills?

Abortion medicines cannot be detected in the blood or any bodily fluids within a few hours after use and there is no test available for it. Even if a hospital claims that they can check it, it is not true. An abortion with pills looks exactly the same as a spontaneous miscarriage, there is bleeding… Read more »
Should I use antibiotics?

It is not necessary to use antibiotics to prevent an infection, because the risk of infection is extremely low. Read more »
How do I recognize if have an infection?

The risk of infection after using abortion pills is very low (about 1%). Although infections are very uncommon, it is important to be alert for symptoms of infections, which can happen days or weeks following an abortion. Infections can be recognized by: - a fever of 39 degrees at any time, or of… Read more »
What are the symptoms of an allergic reaction to the pills?

Allergic reactions to the pills are very rare and mild, and include itching or swelling after taking the pills. If the reaction is causing breathing problems, it is important to seek help right away, but this is extremely uncommon. Read more »
Will the abortion pills harm the fetus if the pregnancy continues?

Mifepristone has not been shown to have any negative effects on the fetus. Misoprostol however might affect the development of the fetus. This is extremely rare, is not well documented, and only affects pregnancies that came into contact with misoprostol in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. In the… Read more »