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We’re so glad you are asking this question. It’s essential to be prepared before you have any serious medical procedure. All abortions can cause bleeding and cramping, but how do you know if you are bleeding or cramping too much? What should you look for if you are experiencing complications?

Get the facts from HopePlace Newport. Keep reading or contact us to discuss abortion procedures and risks with a no-cost appointment today.

Two Types of Abortion

There are two main types of abortion: medical and surgical. How far along you are in your pregnancy usually determines what procedure you have.

The FDA approves the drugs for a medical abortion, also known as the abortion pill, through 10 weeks of pregnancy only. Abortion providers also use suction or vacuum aspiration for early pregnancies.

Whether you have a medical abortion using drugs or a surgical procedure, the risk of infection is possible with both. Here are the symptoms of infection with each:

Warning Signs of Infection With the Abortion Pill

  • 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 the second drug (misoprostol)
  • Foul-smelling vaginal discharge

Warning Signs of Infection With a Surgical Abortion

  • Bleeding that’s heavy enough that you need to change pads every hour
  • Lasting dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Fever
  • Cramps lasting more than 48 hours
  • Pain that gets worse instead of better
  • Foul-smelling discharge from the vagina

How Can Hope Place Newport Help Me?

Although we do not perform or refer for abortions, we can give you details about abortion procedures and the side effects to expect. Your health and safety are our first concern.

Take time to learn the facts about your pregnancy and its options. Fill out our convenient and confidential online contact form to make a no-cost appointment. We’re here for you.

All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.

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