ANTI-ABORTION & EVENT PRO-CHOICE AT A CLINIC BPAS 30/3/2012
Although there is usually some pain and bleeding, recovery after abortion without complications happening fast enough for most women.
Aftercare advice is available on 0300 333 68 28 or 44 508 210 1789 all day every day You can call the clinic where you were treated during opening hours too the number is on the front of your My BPAS guide.
VIDEO unusual or unexpected symptoms after abortion.
Phone aftercare line on 333 68 28 0300 or 44 1789 508 210 immediately or BPAS clinic where you have been treated if you have any of these conditions.
A general feeling of discomfort or feel pregnant yet.
Continuous and heavy bleeding that absorbs 2 or more pads per hour for 2 hours straight.
Most women bleed for about 1-2 weeks after an abortion.
It is best to use sanitary napkins during this time, you should expect bleeding is like a normal menstrual period You can also pass small blood clots In most cases, the bleeding will be stopped, but you may encounter spotting until your next period after a surgical abortion, some women do not experience bleeding until the next period is due.
If your bleeding soaks 2 or more sanitary pads per hour for 2 hours in a row, then you should contact the clinic or aftercare hotline for advice if you can not call, go to A E.
Most women experience cramping on and off for about a week after an abortion can take medication against the pain ibuprofen and paracetamol if necessary You can buy these over-the-counter medicines against the pain of a pharmacy, a supermarket and many other stores without a prescription.
There are two strengths of ibuprofen tablets - follow the instructions that apply to the force you buy.
Always read the patient information leaflet that comes with these medicines, and take as directed.
You can take paracetamol and ibuprofen if all the recommended dose of one drug is either not control your pain.
If these medications do not control the pain please call the clinic or aftercare line on 0300 333 68 28 44 or 1789 508 210.
After an abortion most women feel relieved, but some may also feel sad or guilty if you feel you need to talk to someone you can make an appointment for post-abortion counseling service is free for women who have had treatment at BPAS Call us on 03457 30 40 30 or 44 1789 508 211 to arrange post-abortion counseling.
VIDEO Physical symptoms that your body recovers after an abortion.
Symptoms of nausea, vomiting and fatigue usually stop within 3 days of painful breasts abortion may take 7 to 10 days to disappear Your breasts may be firm and tender and the leak after your milk Your breasts back procedure to normal after 3 to 4 days swelling you will feel more comfortable if you wear a bra and apply cold ice packs on your breasts Take ibuprofen or paracetamol if needed for pain.
Your next menstrual period begins 4-6 weeks after your treatment If you have not had a period of 6 weeks after your treatment, you should do a pregnancy test If positive, clinical or ring aftercare line is important to remember that any bleeding immediately after your treatment is not a period.
Bathe or shower as normal maintenance if you take a bath in the 24 hours following general anesthesia You have to make sure someone is there to keep an eye on you, if you still feel drowsy .
Most women are fit and well enough to resume normal activities within a day or two Our best advice is to rest until you feel able to return to your normal routine.
You should avoid having sex for a week, you can get pregnant almost immediately after an abortion, it is important to use contraception if you do not want to get pregnant.
It's best not to travel within 24 hours of treatment If you must travel make sure you know how to access emergency services at your destination in case of complications Please note that if you have the abortion pill up to 10 weeks and choose to travel quickly after taking the second drug misoprostol, you can begin to cramp and bleed profusely while you are traveling.
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