Medical abortion is an abortion that is carried out without any surgical intervention- vacuum aspiration or cleaning of the uterus. This type of abortion has been practiced since 1985, but in Russia it is only gaining momentum. Not many people can afford it due to the high cost. But it is not always too expensive, there are options on how to save money without harming your health.
So, it will be much cheaper to terminate a pregnancy if you find a clinic where the domestic drug Mifepristone is used for this procedure. It doesn't have to be an advertised clinic in the city center with famous doctors, expensive appointments and examinations - all this adds up to the cost of an abortion. In Russian regions, you can find an option for about 5,000 rubles. In large cities it is more expensive, but not significantly.
Benefits of the procedure
But it's worth it, since the negative consequences of medical abortion in the early stages are essentially absent. Some difficulties may arise due to incomplete miscarriage. But it happens literally in 2-3% of all procedures. But a woman does not have stress due to gynecological manipulations, which are very painful, if without the use of high-quality anesthesia, there are no consequences for the reproductive system ( future pregnancy), since there is no inflammatory process, the cervix is \u200b\u200bnot injured.
Indications and contraindications
pill abortion), where to start? From a visit to a gynecologist at a clinic that provides this type of abortion service. Not every clinic has a license for this. Your doctor will need to make sure that you are at the correct gestational age for pill abortion. And this is a maximum of 6 weeks. The term is determined not by a simple calculation from the first day last menstrual period indicated by the patient, but according to the results of an ultrasound examination. The doctor sees the size of the fetal egg and its localization. Medical abortion is possible only if uterine pregnancy, moreover, which did not arise against the background of the use of an intrauterine device - a means of contraception.But even if the gestational age is suitable, the doctor may refuse the service if:
- a woman over 35 years old and she smokes more than 20 cigarettes a day ( high risk cardiovascular pathology, which increases even more after taking a strong drug for miscarriage), with severe hypertension;
- with low blood clotting;
- with renal or hepatic insufficiency;
- intolerance to drugs used for abortion (active ingredients mifepristone and misoprostol).
Relative contraindications are poor smear analysis, negative Rh factor(the issue is resolved by the introduction of anti-Rhesus globulin after an abortion to prevent Rh conflicts in subsequent pregnancies), genital infections in the acute phase.
Visits to the doctor
At the first visit, the doctor conducts an examination, which we wrote about earlier. And if no contraindications are detected, he tells the patient in detail about medical abortion, what happens after taking the pills, what is normal and what is not. How to behave, whether it is possible to take painkillers and which ones. Usually leaves his phone number for emergency advice, if needed after taking the drug.
Further, he gives out 3 tablets of Mifepristone. After that, the woman is briefly delayed in the clinic and sent home. The doctor warns her that she may experience cramping pains, and appear bloody issues from the genital tract. This is the norm. Of the painkillers, it is better to give preference to Paracetamol, as the safest in this case. It does not interact with the abortion drug in any way.
But miscarriage occurs after taking Mifepristone only in a very small percentage of women. And after 36-48 hours, the woman should visit the doctor again to get misoprostol tablets. She also takes them in the presence of a doctor and stays in the clinic for 2 hours. Then he goes home.
After taking this drug, cramping pains and bleeding increase. Rejected fertilized egg and its shells. The endometrium comes out of the uterus in clots. Copious discharge can last up to 3 days, and moderate, as during menstruation - up to 14 days. Urgent medical attention is required only for heavy bleeding. When two get wet in one hour sanitary napkin and more. But this is rare.
And finally, the third visit in 10-14 days. The doctor performs an ultrasound examination to make sure that the miscarriage was complete. Otherwise, vacuum aspiration will have to be done. Even if the embryo continued to develop, and the woman changed her mind about having an abortion. Since the drugs had the most Negative influence per child, he will not be born full-fledged.
After a miscarriage
What happens after medical abortion with a woman's body, when can I conceive a child again? At once. In 75% of women, ovulation occurs in the first menstrual cycle after an abortion. That is, fertility is not impaired. Moreover, the child can be left, since the drugs taken 2-3 weeks before conception will no longer have a negative effect on him.
But if pregnancy is not included in the plans, reliable contraception is needed. Doctors recommend oral contraceptives or the installation of an intrauterine system.
Despite huge selection means of protection, the problem of unplanned pregnancy is extremely relevant today. Few from modern families actually planning the birth of a child. It is for this reason that the abortion service is constantly in demand.
What is a medical abortion?
The newest way to terminate a pregnancy is medication, or, as it is also called, pharmabort. It is performed in a non-surgical way, which has earned its recognition and popularity. However this species abortion has its own peculiarity - it can be carried out only in the early stages, up to six weeks of pregnancy.
Medical abortion: how it works. Basic moments
Due to the presence of contraindications to the procedure and the possibility of life-threatening, medical abortion is possible only under the strict supervision of a doctor. It will help assess the condition of the woman and the absence of contraindications, moreover, when buying medicinal product You will be asked for a prescription from your doctor.
Passes under the influence medical medicine, which stimulates the process of rejection of the embryo and the cleansing of the uterine cavity.
General contraindications
The procedure has its own characteristics and contraindications, in the presence of which any type of abortion is excluded, including medical abortion. How the pregnancy goes, the woman's well-being and other features - everything should be taken into account. The procedure is excluded in such cases:
- With an acute form of an infectious disease.
- In the presence of an inflammatory process in the body, including in the intimate area.
- When diagnosing ectopic pregnancy.
If one of the above contraindications is present, it is impossible, and the pathological process is subject to treatment. Otherwise, the risk of complications greatly increases.
Contraindications for medical abortion
There are some contraindications for this type of abortion:
- Intolerance to the substances that make up the drug. In such a situation, the doctor will be able to advise another remedy that is right for you.
- Having problems with the kidneys and liver.
- Serious heart and vascular diseases.
- Anemia.
- Breastfeeding, since substances are absorbed into the blood and enter the breast milk.
- In a situation where long time protection was carried out with the help of oral contraceptives, and their intake was stopped immediately before the onset of pregnancy.
- Inflammation of the stomach (gastritis, gastroduodenitis, ulcer).
- The presence of a scar on the uterus.
Preparing for an abortion procedure
To successfully complete the procedure, a woman needs to contact her doctor and strictly follow his requirements and advice. At the first appointment, the doctor will tell the woman how a medical abortion works. The patient will need to try to establish the exact date of conception, pass ultrasonography in order to exclude an ectopic pregnancy, as well as to pass a series of tests.
The patient must report all chronic diseases to prevent the risk of complications.
A day or two before the abortion, you should exclude alcohol and refrain from smoking. Women who smoke more than ten cigarettes a day should be aware that the effect of the drug will be reduced in them.
What is this procedure?
It is carried out in a hospital in several stages.
- The patient is given to take two tablets of the drug, after which the woman remains under the supervision of the medical staff in the hospital for a certain period of time (from two to four hours). How a medical abortion goes, should be assessed by a doctor. In the absence of side effects, drug rejection (vomiting) and complications, the patient goes home the same day. The drug ("Mifepristone") contributes to the termination of pregnancy. It prepares the uterus for the expulsion of the embryo. It softens, the tone increases, a process occurs, as before the onset of menstruation.
- After two days, the client returns to the clinic for the next stage. She is on another type of drug (misoprostol) that helps her body get rid of the fetus. The patient is under the supervision of medical staff for at least two hours from the start of the procedure (medical abortion). How the process goes should be assessed by a specialist. After the examination, the patient can go home. At this stage, the fetus is expelled, which may be accompanied by bleeding and pain.
The preservation of the reproductive health of a woman provides for the gentle conduct of all gynecological procedures. This also applies to abortion. It is known that the earlier the procedure is carried out, the less dangerous the complications. It is optimal to completely abandon this manipulation, but this is not always possible. Therefore, it is recommended to perform an abortion with the help of medications with a short gestational age.
What is a medical method?
Replacement of the surgical instrument and vacuum aspirator with hormonal preparations allowed to develop a method of pharmacological abortion. This is a non-invasive procedure for getting rid of early pregnancy, which proceeds according to the spontaneous type.
Its benefits are related to the following factors:
- efficiency 98-99%;
- no possibility of injury to the uterus or cervix during surgical procedures;
- low risk of ascending infection;
- there is no danger of getting HIV, hepatitis;
- there are no risks caused by anesthesia;
- can be used in primigravida, effect on women Health minimum;
- low level of stress, does not create a traumatic situation.
The procedure does not require long stay in a hospital setting. After the patient has taken drugs that cause medical abortion, bleeding can be expected at home. But self-administration of medicines without a doctor is impossible.
What's better, vacuum abortion or medicinal?
This is decided individually. But the complications and degree of intervention in the body with vacuum aspiration are much higher.
How is the time for an abortion determined?
The terms for medical abortion are determined by the protocol of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation dated 10/14/21015. They recorded that it is possible to carry out a violation of gestation up to 63 days, or the 9th week. But in world practice there are differences in how long this manipulation can be done. In developed countries, the term is 49 days, or 7 weeks of pregnancy.
Why is such a period defined for pharmacological interruption?
At the 5th week of pregnancy, the embryo begins to acquire human features, the rudiments of many organs, the umbilical cord, appear. At week 6, the placenta begins to form, development continues internal organs. At week 8, the embryo is already quite human in appearance, it passes into the fetal stage. After this period, the formation of placental vessels occurs, so medical abortion can cause heavy bleeding.
Registered and used in Russia the following drugs for medical abortion:
- mifepristone 200 mg.
- Misoprostol 200 mcg.
Pharmacological abortion can be used if the gestational age corresponds to the permitted protocol. The main condition for the successful completion of the procedure is the day of pregnancy and the presence of an embryo inside the uterus according to the results of ultrasound. After caesarean section medical method is preferable to.
Preparation for the procedure
At the first visit to the gynecologist, you need to conduct a general examination, a bimanual examination on the chair and in the mirrors, swabs are taken from the vagina. Also measured arterial pressure, pulse, respiratory rate. Next, the woman is sent for an ultrasound scan to determine the exact day of gestation, the condition of the uterus, the fetal egg.
Referrals for blood, urine, glucose, ECG tests are given. A coagulogram is prescribed if there was a history of problems with the blood coagulation system. May be needed additional methods examinations, the need for which is determined by the doctor.
Execution Method
When visiting the obstetrician-gynecologist again, the patient signs a consent to perform an artificial abortion using pharmacological preparations. How medical abortion works is determined by the clinical protocol.
With a gestation period of up to 63 days, 200 mg of Mifepristone is used, which a woman drinks with a doctor. Within 1-2 hours, a doctor's supervision is necessary, after which you can go home.
If the period is 49 days, on the next visit after 24-48 hours, take 200 micrograms of misoprostol. During pregnancy 50-63 days, 800 mcg of the drug is used. This medication should be placed under the tongue, behind the cheek, or deep in the vagina. At the last way the introduction should lie down for 30 minutes. The patient should be observed for 3-4 hours. During this period, most begin to bleed. If this does not happen, the Misoprostol 400 mcg tablet is repeated to achieve the result.
The signs of abortion are the same spontaneous miscarriage. A woman feels a cramping pain in her stomach, menstrual-like discharge appears.
How long does the bleeding last?
In most women, it is expressed and lasts 7-9 days. Blood discharge after the procedure is rarely observed until the next menstruation. If the manipulation is carried out for a period of 3-4 weeks, then bleeding is not much different from menstruation. With an increase in the period, the release of blood increases, sometimes the use of hemostatic therapy may be required.
After 14 days, you need to come for a follow-up examination. This is necessary to confirm the completed interruption. If there was an unsuccessful medical abortion, then aspiration from the uterus is prescribed.
Contraindications
Above medications have serious side effects. Despite a high degree safety, there are certain contraindications to medical abortion:
- gestational age exceeds 63 days;
- diagnosed;
- large fibroids that change the internal cavity of the uterus;
- infectious diseases genital organs in the acute period;
- anemia with hemoglobin less than 100 g/l;
- porphyria - a disease associated with a violation of the metabolism of the constituent hemoglobin pigment;
- bleeding disorders, as well as taking anticoagulants;
- individual intolerance to one of the drugs;
- insufficiency of the adrenal cortex or long-term use of glucocorticoids;
- diseases of the liver and kidneys, which are accompanied by acute or chronic insufficiency;
- severe diseases of other organs;
- extreme exhaustion;
- smoking at the age of a woman over 35;
- arterial hypertension;
- bronchial asthma;
- glaucoma;
- diabetes mellitus and other diseases of the endocrine system;
- hormonally active tumors;
- lactation period;
- pregnancy with or after taking oral contraceptives.
On the recommendation of WHO, interruption with the use of mifepristone is possible up to 22 weeks, but the severity of bleeding increases in parallel with the term. In this case, for the duration of the procedure, the patient is hospitalized in a hospital, where there is a deployed operating room and it is possible to provide emergency surgical care.
Fibromyoma threatens to develop bleeding, but if the size of the largest node is up to 4 cm and they do not change the uterine cavity, then a pharmacological method can be resorted to.
Anemia is also a relative contraindication. The consequences of medical abortion can be manifested in a decrease in the concentration of hemoglobin: bleeding after taking medication exceeds the volume and duration of the menstrual period.
Violations of hemostasis are important for the volume and duration of blood loss. If, shortly before the manipulation, a woman was treated with anticoagulants, then an increase in blood clotting time will lead to more profuse bleeding. Smoking women over 35 years of age are at risk of earning thrombosis and diseases of the cardiovascular system. Therefore, in order to exclude complications, a consultation with a therapist is carried out.
The use of oral contraceptives for a long time before the onset of pregnancy also affects the hemostasis system. But this contraindication is relative. If the results of the coagulogram do not reveal pathological abnormalities, then this method of interruption can be used.
If the pregnancy occurred against the background of the installed IUD, then it is removed before the procedure. Further tactics do not differ from the standards.
Infection of the genital organs is a pathology that requires appropriate therapy, which should not be delayed. Medical abortion does not promote ascending infection, and acute infection can be treated concurrently.
Mifepristone and misoprostol pass into breast milk. If there is a need to interrupt breastfeeding, then you need to express milk up to 5 days after taking misoprostol. The child at this time is transferred to artificial feeding.
Bronchial asthma, high blood pressure and glaucoma are diseases that respond to prostaglandins. Therefore, in these pathologies, the use of misoprostol is contraindicated.
In addition, the contraindications for each drug should be taken into account. For the most part, they are the same as above. You can only supplement the careful use of misoprostol in patients with epilepsy, atherosclerosis of cerebral vessels, coronary heart disease.
Possible Complications
Despite a small amount of complications, you can determine the dangers of medical abortion. In 85% of cases, adverse reactions in the form of abdominal pain and bleeding are moderate, no special treatment is required.
In other cases, manipulation can lead to the following complications:
- severe pain syndrome;
- profuse bleeding;
- temperature;
- incomplete abortion;
- progressive pregnancy.
Pain in the lower abdomen is observed during the expulsion of the products of abortion. Its intensity can be different, but the individual tolerance threshold also matters. To reduce the pain syndrome, Analgin, Drotaverin are used. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends Ibuprofen for pain relief. If the chest hurts after an abortion, this may be the result high level, which increases with the progression of pregnancy. This symptom goes away on its own.
Bleeding is considered significant if two pads have to be changed in an hour, and this condition is observed for at least 2 hours. In this case, vacuum aspiration of the contents of the uterus is indicated in order to stop it. In severe cases, surgical cleaning is performed.
In 2-5% of cases, the abortion is incomplete. Then it is also necessary to perform vacuum aspiration or curettage of the uterine cavity. Less than 1% of cases end with progression of pregnancy. If a woman insists on an abortion, then they use invasive methods. Those who have changed their mind should be informed about the possible teratogenic effect of drugs on the fetus. But there is not enough data to confirm this fact.
Taking drugs can cause a slight increase in temperature, but it lasts no more than 2 hours. If the fever lasts 4 or more hours or occurs a day after taking misoprostol, this indicates the development of an infectious process. A woman with these symptoms should see a doctor.
Infectious complications are not typical for pharmacological abortion. But there is a group of people who have an increased risk of infectious complications:
- , established by smear;
- patients with a sexually transmitted infection up to 12 months ago, but no laboratory confirmation her cure;
- patients diagnosed;
- women with many sexual partners or low socioeconomic status.
Other complications in the form of dyspeptic symptoms may be a sign of pregnancy itself. Allergic reactions require treatment with antihistamines.
Recovery period
After taking Mifepristone and Misoprostol, there is no failure menstrual cycle. But it is difficult to predict when and how long menstruation after a medical abortion begins. The duration of the procedure matters, after an earlier interruption, the recovery of the cycle is faster.
The first menstruation can begin in 30-50 days. But the abortion does not affect the onset, therefore, in the first cycle, a new fertilization is possible. To avoid this, immediately after the procedure, the doctor prescribes combined oral contraceptives. It can be such means as Yarina, Regulon, Rigevidon, Novinet, Lindnet, Jess. Selection medicinal product happens individually.
Protects against unwanted pregnancy in 99% of cases. positive effect is the regulation and restoration of the menstrual cycle. Minimum term for such contraception is 3 months, but you need to wait for the body to fully recover in order to decide when you can become pregnant. Usually this period is not less than 6 months.
If pregnancy occurs earlier, then this threatens with such complications as:
- threat of interruption;
- ectopic pregnancy;
- anemia in women.
The advice of doctors on how to restore the body after a medical abortion is as follows:
- start taking oral contraceptives early;
- avoid overheating and hypothermia in the first month after the procedure;
- do not visit the sauna, swimming pool, do not swim in open water;
- not to accept hot bath, instead, wash in the shower;
- take care of your health, in season colds avoid crowds of people so as not to get infected;
- nutrition should be balanced, with sufficient protein and vitamins;
- completely give up alcohol, eliminate smoking;
- At first, physical activity should be limited. Those who are heavily involved in sports or fitness should temporarily refuse to visit the gym;
- limit stressful situations and emotional stress.
Sex life after medical abortion is possible after the end of the first menstruation. The uterus after an artificial miscarriage is an extensive wound surface with a nutrient medium for microorganisms. Sexual contact is always a risk of infection. In addition, active frictions can cause discomfort or lead to the resumption of bleeding.
Physiotherapy has a positive effect on the recovery process. The choice of a specific method of exposure must be agreed with the attending physician, because. this method of treatment also has contraindications.
If the restoration of the menstrual cycle did not occur within 2 months, you should consult a doctor for an examination and search for the causes of hormonal failure. Unpleasant sensations in the mammary glands, which began to prepare for lactation, may also be disturbing. Therefore, in some cases, a consultation with a mammologist is recommended.
Despite the many positive aspects, honeyboring is not an ideal method. Any intervention in the internal environment can lead to unpleasant consequences. To avoid them, it is necessary to approach the issues and family planning correctly, and not solve the problem after it appears.
medical abortion considered the safest among all types of abortion. Why is that? It's all about the mechanism of abortion using pills. Their purpose is to induce something like a standard period, which will push the already fertilized egg out of the uterus. But still you need to be prepared for the fact that such a simple and relatively safe way may entail. In addition, you should definitely take into account that abortion, even medical abortion, is a restructuring of the body. This means there is a breach. internal systems which, to a greater or lesser extent, has consequences. Medical abortion is a serious step. You can't treat him like a pill solves all problems. Complications after medical abortion are possible with the same probability as with other types of abortion. This article discusses the most common complications after medical abortion and the consequences of medical abortion.
Is medical abortion dangerous?
Millions of women have already experienced the effects of medical abortion. In most cases, the abortion was successful without serious complications. After a medical abortion, some women experienced certain problems, such as incomplete removal of the fetus, excessive bleeding, and infectious diseases. They had to treat these consequences. Medical abortion in isolated cases known to date ended in the death of patients. This was due to severe bleeding in the abdominal cavity, due to heart failure caused by mifepristone, etc. Therefore, when asked if medical abortion is dangerous, every conscientious doctor will answer you that there is a risk. And a lot depends on individual tolerance. Do not believe the promises of 100% effectiveness and safety of the drug method. Whether they will or not depends primarily on the duration of pregnancy and on the characteristics of your body.
The following list will show how much the term affects the absence of consequences after a medical abortion.
- For up to 7 weeks, 98% of women terminate their pregnancy with medication. The remaining 2% are faced with the need to carry out curettage or vacuum suction of the fetus.
- Between 7 and 12 weeks, 5% of women will need to apply for surgical care for the complete expulsion of the fetus.
- For a period of more than 12 weeks, only 92% of women will manage with one pill. Already 8% carry out surgical abortion.
Given these figures, it is clear that among the hundred women who decide to have a medical abortion, complications will arise in several women who will need further medical intervention. It depends on a number of factors, whether it happens or not, so it’s too early to talk about the dangers of the drug method.
So is medical abortion dangerous? What we will discuss below will help you answer this question.
After an abortion, pregnancy hormones are still present in a woman for some time. Combined with a sense of accomplishment, hormones can cause depression. Depression is manifested by fatigue, irritability, guilt, loss of appetite and can be. This is normal, but if depression continues for more than 2 weeks after an abortion, such a case can be attributed to complications after medical abortion. sex life in the first week after medical abortion - taboo. This period may be longer according to the doctor's prescription. Such a restriction is necessary to prevent possible bleeding inside the female genital organs. In the future, it will be necessary to protect not so much from the risk of becoming pregnant, but against all kinds of bacteria that are dangerous for the mucous membranes of the internal organs.
Medical abortion complications. Is medical abortion dangerous?
The high effectiveness of abortion drugs does not relieve them from a number of complications. These include :
- The pregnancy continues. At the same time, the health of the fetus and mother is more or less undermined.
- contractions.
- Inflammation of the genital organs of a woman.
- Elevated temperature.
- Failure of the menstrual cycle.
- Ovarian dysfunction.
- Abdominal pain after medical abortion.
To avoid the consequences after a medical abortion, it is necessary to carry out an abortion strictly according to the prescription of a highly qualified doctor. Given the consequences, medical abortion is not performed at home, as this approach only increases the risk of serious complications.
Medical abortion. pain
Pain in the abdomen, similar to contractions, is experienced by women after taking prostaglandin. This drug speeds up medical abortion. Pain is associated with contraction of the muscles that push the fetus out of the vagina. In most cases, the pain is tolerable. If the pain is unbearable, the doctor may prescribe a number of painkillers. Pain similar to the flow of ordinary menstruation. They cannot be attributed to serious consequences after medical abortion. Pain ends within a day after taking prostaglandin. If the pain continues, you should consult a doctor for advice. May be required.
Bleeding after medical abortion
Do not rush to attribute prolonged bleeding to the consequences after medical abortion. After all, it is with the help of bleeding after a medical abortion that the expelled fetus comes out. The amount of blood and blood clots released from a woman is individual in her case. Therefore, do not call heavy or too poor bleeding complications. But still, if there is a very large bleeding, it makes sense to go to the hospital. After all, blood loss is serious, which is solved by blood transfusion. Too little blood loss may mean that the cervix has closed, which means that the fetus will not be able to safely get out. Ideally, heavy bleeding lasts 2 days, followed by scant discharge. In any case, it is advisable to consult with your doctor for the possibility of emergency assistance.
Period recovery after medical abortion
Period after medical abortion best case will begin one menstrual cycle after the abortion. Considering the consequences, medical abortion is considered the first day of menstruation. So, you need to consider a new menstrual cycle from the moment it is carried out.
Menstruation after a medical abortion is restored in each woman in her own way. This mechanism cannot be predicted or somehow influenced.
Periods after a medical abortion (which are caused by drugs) can be very heavy. This may mean that part of the fetus remains in the uterine cavity. In this case, it is necessary to clean the uterus. Real natural periods appear after one month. If this does not happen, you should go to the hospital. Possibly takes place new pregnancy. You can get pregnant after a couple of weeks, but for normal gestation and the health of the child, the recovery after a medical abortion of a woman's fertility should last at least six months.
A woman needs to recover from a medical abortion. Avoid physical activity maybe get some physical therapy. Should I be reminded of contraception? Probably worth it. After all, otherwise women would not resort to abortions.
When a woman faces the problem of abortion, she is certainly concerned about the issue of negative consequences that it inflicts on the body. There are no safe and harmless abortions. There are less or more gentle methods, but all of them can cause serious complications.
The most benign is medical abortion, which is carried out at an early stage - up to 9 weeks. Since this method does not external influence, uterus, as well as the cervix practically do not suffer. However, one should not think that it does not have any consequences. Quite often, after taking certain drugs, the fetal egg is not completely removed. Its particles remain in the uterine cavity. Then the woman is assigned an additional mechanical cleaning. There may be other negatives as well.
Today we will talk with you about the harm of medical abortion. We will find out what complications it can cause, and also find out what a woman should do to restore her health after an abortion.
What are the dangers of medical abortion?
As we have already mentioned, it is carried out in the early stages with the help of a special drug designed to cause uterine bleeding with the expulsion of the fetal egg. Unlike other methods of abortion, this one is the most gentle, since the rejection of the embryo occurs spontaneously, without outside interference. With a successful procedure, such an abortion is effective in about 98% of cases.
However, sometimes serious problems arise after an abortion. For example, incomplete removal of the fetus occurs, severe bleeding occurs, or infectious diseases develop. All this requires urgent medical care. In medical practice, isolated cases of death of patients from unstoppable internal bleeding, as well as from heart failure, which was caused by the drug mifepristone, are known.
Therefore, when the question arises whether there is harm to medical abortion, every doctor will answer you that, undoubtedly, there is. In this case, much depends on the individual intolerance of a particular drug by the woman's body. A lot of envy depends on the duration of pregnancy, the characteristics of the body, and the experience of the doctor.
What are the complications?
The presence of complications after medical abortion also depends on many factors, such as: the age of the woman, the duration of pregnancy, general condition health, as well as the presence and success of previous pregnancies. The most dangerous is the termination of the first pregnancy.
It must be said that health problems after the interruption occur in almost 20% of women. Here are the most common:
The pregnancy may continue. At the same time, the health of the mother, the condition of the fetus will be already undermined to one degree or another.
- Prolonged bleeding after an abortion.
- Failure of the normal menstrual cycle, disruption of the ovaries.
- Inflammatory process that develops in the genitals.
- Temperature increase.
A common complication is pain that resembles contractions. Let's dwell on this in more detail:
Usually, a woman experiences prolonged cramping pain after using a prostaglandin drug. This drug is taken to speed up medical abortion. After taking it, an active contraction of the muscles begins, which pushes the fetal egg out of the vagina.
Usually the pain is intense, but quite tolerable. If the pain is unbearable, the doctor will prescribe pain medication. Most often, it subsides a day after taking the prostaglandin drug. If the negative sensations continue, you should consult a doctor.
Important!
To avoid or significantly reduce the development of complications, abortion should be carried out by an experienced, highly qualified doctor in medical institution. Unfortunately, some women still take abortion drugs at home, hoping that everything will pass without complications. It is they who are most often then subjected to additional cleaning, they most often develop infectious and bacterial diseases.
Recovery after an abortion
After medical termination of pregnancy, in the absence of complications, the woman's body soon returns to normal. However, for some time you need to follow some rules:
Avoid physical activity
- carefully observe personal hygiene to avoid the risk of developing bacterial diseases,
- For speedy recovery health, you may need a course of physiotherapy.
Consequences, complications of medical termination of pregnancy cannot be ignored by “closing your eyes”. Remember that even an absolutely healthy, young woman after an abortion can forever remain infertile. Therefore, do not lose your sanity, do not risk your health and your future. Do not deprive yourself of the joy of motherhood. Be healthy!