An incomplete abortion is a medical issue that can arise following an abortion procedure, carrying significant health risks, including the potential for life-threatening infections.
It’s crucial for women considering or having undergone an abortion to recognize the symptoms of an incomplete abortion. Continue reading to learn about the critical signs and the necessary steps to protect your health.
What Is An Incomplete Abortion?
An incomplete abortion occurs when parts of the pregnancy tissue remain in the uterus after the procedure. Incomplete abortion often results in mild to severe vaginal bleeding and might include lower abdominal or pelvic pain. It’s important to find out as early as possible.
Here are a few of the other warning signs of a complication to look out for:
- Heavy bleeding — soaking two or more pads an hour for two hours in a row.
- Bad pain in the stomach area or pelvis.
- Chills or body aches.
- Fast heart rate.
- Fever that lasts more than four hours or that starts in the days after you take misoprostol.
- Foul-smelling vaginal discharge.
If You’re Experiencing Symptoms
During a follow-up visit at a doctor’s office, your healthcare professional will ensure that you are healing properly. They may ask questions like:
- Do you still feel pregnant?
- Did you notice the pregnancy material passing from your body?
- How much bleeding have you experienced? Are you still bleeding?
If your healthcare professional suspects an incomplete abortion or an ongoing pregnancy, they may recommend an ultrasound and possibly a surgical abortion.
Protect Your Health
An incomplete abortion is just one of the many possible risks of an abortion procedure. To protect your health, getting fully informed about the details and what to expect is crucial.
At Today’s Choice Women’s Center, you can get free pregnancy services to help you navigate your options moving forward with your pregnancy.
Contact us today to get a confidential appointment.
*Today’s Choice Women’s Center does not refer or perform abortions
