Abortion Services
Risks of the Non-Surgical Procedure
Cramping and bleeding are an expected part of ending a pregnancy. It is rare, but serious and potentially life-threatening bleeding, infection, or other problems can occur following a miscarriage, surgical abortion, medical abortion or childbirth. Prompt medical attention is needed in these circumstances. Serious infection has resulted in death in a very small number of cases in which Misoprostol was used in the vagina. There is no evidence indicating vaginal use of Misoprostol caused these deaths.
If you have any questions, concerns or problems, or if you are worried about any of the side effects or symptoms, you should contact our office immediately.
Be sure to contact our office immediately if you have any of the following:
Heavy Bleeding
Bleeding enough to soak through two, full-size sanitary pads per hour for two consecutive hours or if you are concerned about heavy bleeding. In about 1 out of 100 women, bleeding can be so heavy that it requires a surgical procedure (Surgical Abortion/D&C) to stop it.
Abdominal Pain or "Feeling Sick"
If you have abdominal pain or discomfort, or you are "feeling sick," including weakness, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, with or without fever, more than 24 hours after taking Misoprostol, you should call our office without delay. These symptoms may be a sign of a serious infection or other problem (including ectopic pregnancy, a pregnancy outside the womb).
Fever
In the days after treatment, if you have a fever of 100.4°F or higher that lasts for more than 4 hours, you should contact us immediately. Fever may be a symptom of a serious infection or other problem (including an ectopic pregnancy).
Failure to have the surgical procedure after a failed Non-Surgical Abortion can lead to complications such as continuous, profuse blood loss that may require a blood transfusion, or continuing a pregnancy with severe birth defects. All patients are given a 24 hour emergency number to call if there are any problems or questions. A medical staff person is always on call. |
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