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#SIDE EFFECTS OF ABORTION PILL VERIFICATION#

This occurs in about 1% of early medication abortions and requires a follow up surgical termination.Ĭontinuing pain and bleeding: for approximately 2% of patients having an early medication abortion, the tissue will not be completely expelled from the uterus and pain/bleeding can persist. Headaches, nausea or vomiting can occur along with chills and or flushes.Ĭontinuing pregnancy: minimal bleeding and continuing pregnancy symptoms can mean the pregnancy is still present. The duration of the bleeding can also vary – most people will experience spotting for two to six weeks after the procedure, however, if there is stop/start bleeding a review by your medical practitioner is recommended. For most people the pain can be managed by pain relieving medication.īleeding can vary from light spotting to a very heavy flow with blood clots and pregnancy tissue. Pain can vary from mild period type pain to severe cramping and pain. These medications cause cramping, pain and bleeding, usually after one to six hours of taking the Misoprostol tablets. An ultrasound and a blood test are essential to exclude ectopic pregnancy prior to an early medication abortion. These two medications will not prevent an ectopic pregnancy from growing. The second medication misoprostol, also taken orally, is administered up to 48 hours after the first medication, causing the uterus to contract, assisting the expulsion of the pregnancy tissue. It opens the cervix and increases the sensitivity of the uterus to the second medication This changes the lining of the uterus preventing the pregnancy from continuing. How it worksĪ tablet, mifepristone, blocks the action of progesterone, a hormone essential for pregnancy. It is recommended you have a support person with you once you take the second lot of medications. You will be able to return to work or resume your normal daily activities until you begin the second dose of tablets 24-48 hours later. You can expect to be at a health facility for approximately two hours on your initial visit where you will be assessed by a health worker and doctor and then take the first medication. Since its first use in 1988, mifepristone has been safely used by millions of women and pregnant people world-wide with approximately 95 to 98% experiencing a successful abortion.Īn individual medication regimen will be discussed with you at your consultation appointment and this may vary for different patients. An early medication abortion can occur by using two medications, mifepristone and misoprostol to cause the pregnancy to miscarry.
