Abortion Side Effects
After your abortion procedure, you will receive written aftercare instructions to follow for the next several weeks. Please follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to prevent potential complications.
Some side effects after an abortion are normal. It is important to listen to your body for the next several days and contact our office if you experience any symptoms that may be alarming.
Bleeding After Abortion
Some bleeding for a week or two after an abortion is normal. This is not a regular menstrual period, but the effects of hormonal changes occurring in your body. The bleeding may stop for a short period of time and then start up again. If you are experiencing very heavy bleeding (soaking through a regular pad every hour), call our office immediately at 913-491-6878.
Complications Of Abortion
Complications after abortion are very rare. If you should develop any of the following complications, please contact our office immediately:
- Heavy, bright red bleeding
- Severe cramping
- Chills or a fever higher than 100.6⁰ F
- Passage of bright red blood clots larger than an egg
- Foul-smelling or greenish vaginal discharge
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