One of the common risks of abortion is infection. Some warning signs of infection may include abdominal pain or heavy, prolonged bleeding.
It’s important to take action quickly to safeguard your health. Seek medical attention right away if you suspect any signs of infection after abortion.
Common Warning Signs of Infection
Time is of the essence when it comes to infection after abortion. Infection may lead to complications such as pelvic infection, so it’s vital to seek treatment right away.
The Mayo Clinic shares common signs and symptoms of infection, including the following:
- Heavy bleeding — soaking two or more pads an hour for two hours
- Severe stomach or pelvic pain
- Fever lasting more than 4 hours (or that starts in the days after taking misoprostol)
- Foul-smelling vaginal discharge
Get medical attention from a professional to know if you’re recovering normally after an abortion. Your long-term health matters.
Other Abortion Risks
Along with infection, there are many more risks to be aware of. Common risks to medical abortion (the abortion pill) include:
- Incomplete abortion (which may require a surgical procedure)
- An ongoing pregnancy if the procedure doesn’t work
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding
- Fever
- Digestive symptoms such as upset stomach
Common risks of a surgical abortion include:
- Uterine perforation (when one of the medical instruments pokes a hole in your uterus)
- Uterine scarring (which can cause future infertility and painful periods)
- Cervical damage
Post Abortion Recovery
If you need support after an abortion experience, we are here for you. There is comfort in knowing you’re not alone in your feelings. We offer an 8-week course post-abortion recovery group. For more information, please contact us.
Are you still going back and forth between your pregnancy options? Our client advocates are here to offer free and confidential options education. You are not alone.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.