The immediate impact exerted on the uterus

This variant of illegal abortions is the introduction into the uterus of various solid objects, such as pens, pencils, knitting needles, feathers, and other catheters. Some women to secure the effect of further and possibly separately injected with a syringe into the uterus of a variety of chemical products (alcohol tincture of iodine, soapy water, vinegar, and another solution of potassium permanganate). In addition there is still bleeding, and chemical burns the inner surface of the uterus. The lethal outcome in such cases is observed from 30 to 60%.

Complications of illegal abortions

Every abortion is fraught with complications, and crime all the more:

• blood poisoning (sepsis);
• purulent diseases of female genital mutilation;
• perforation of the uterus (the risk of higher than with a medical abortion);
• infertility;
• chemical burn of the uterus;
• air embolism;
• uterine bleeding Uterine bleeding outside of menstruation - a sign of a serious breach ;
• poisoning of drugs, poisons and chemicals;
• death.

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Possible effects of medical abortion

Almost all women during medical abortion experience uterine cramps and bleeding. These side effects, as well as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are attributed to the action of misoprostol, but sometimes appear shortly after mifepristone and methotrexate.

Raising or lowering the body temperature can be caused by misoprostol Misoprostol - indications for abortion And vasomotor changes associated with fluctuations in hormone levels. In some cases it is difficult to determine whether the cause of the side effects of drugs or the process termination.

Side effects for the gastrointestinal tract

Side effects for the gastrointestinal tract is usually attributed to the action of misoprostol, but may be caused by mifepristone Mifepristone: medical termination of pregnancy by the French pharmacists And methotrexate. However, the cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea can be pregnancy itself, and the abortion procedure. Usually these symptoms disappear on their own, but sometimes they have to stop using antiemetic and antidiarrheal medications.

Changes in body temperature

In the process of medical abortion in some patients there is a fever, while others - chills. Increased body temperature for a short time may be caused by the influence of drugs and changes in hormone levels.

Experts say that the fever after taking mifepristone and misoprostol appears in 4% of women.

This usually does not require treatment, and the temperature rapidly returns to normal. However, if the high temperature is maintained for several hours or days, this may indicate the presence of infection. It is a rare complication and requires medical attention.

Headache and dizziness

These side effects occur in 20% of cases. If dizziness Dizziness - if the ground is slipping from under his feet   It appears when severe bleeding, it may be a sign of large blood loss. In this case, a medical emergency.

However, in most cases the dizziness passes itself. When a headache Headache: Causes and Complications   enough to take a painkiller. There is no evidence that mifepristone or methotrexate misoprostol can cause a cerebrovascular accident.

Follow-up

Follow-up is critical first to confirm that the abortion is complete. A re-examination is carried out in two weeks after the abortion.

The choice in favor of medical abortion can not completely exclude the possibility that the need to do a surgical abortion. Misoprostol causes serious defects in the fetus, therefore, to terminate a pregnancy using medication fails, surgical abortion is required.

In addition, it is important to meet with your doctor to get advice on the use of contraceptives, because after medical abortion a new pregnancy may occur very soon.

Contraindications to medical abortion

Medical abortion is not for everyone. Do not take drugs aborted in the following cases:

• Gestational age more than 63 days, or nine weeks
• If medicines do not interrupt a pregnancy, you agree to the vacuum aspiration
• You will not be able to go to the survey after abortion
• You have no access to a telephone, transport or otherwise quickly get medical care if necessary
• It is known, or suspected, that you have a molar pregnancy in which the placenta malformation
• You are taking medicines that can not be combined with mifepristone or misoprostol
• You are taking medication against blood clotting or have any disorders associated with blood clotting
• You should intrauterine device. It must be removed before taking aborts drugs.
• Very strong vaginal bleeding.
• The curds are the size of a lemon for two hours or more.
• Pain in the lower abdomen can not withdraw painkillers or some other means.
• The heat continued for several hours.
• Vomiting for four to six hours, from which no funds are not helping.
• Unpleasant smell of vaginal discharge

Medical abortion and breast-feeding

Small amounts of misoprostol Misoprostol - indications for abortion   will be present in your milk and can cause diarrhea in children. Tell your doctor that you are breastfeeding, and he will advise you how best to proceed.

Why do women choose medical abortion

• It can be done as soon as a woman learns about the pregnancy.
• Virtually the entire process, except for directly taking the pill, goes home.
• It does not require anesthesia.
• According to many women, it is more "natural", that is more like a miscarriage.
• The absence of surgery.

Psychological aspects

The psychological effects of medical abortion can be very different, but most women feel relief. Some feel anger, regret, guilt and sadness for some time. The sharp change in hormone levels can enhance these feelings.

Such a possibility exists, for example, if you do not have a close support after abortion or even evince their negative attitude to it, and if you had to interrupt the desired pregnancy.

If you do not have someone to talk to after the abortion, consult a doctor or a psychologist - emotions Emotions and culture: how to decipher the emotional code   definitely need to vent.

Menstruation, pregnancy after sex and abortion

Monthly expected to begin within four to eight weeks after the abortion. If they do not start even after eight weeks, you should seek medical advice.

Within one week after the abortion doctors strongly advised to abstain from sex and use of tampons How to use sanitary pad - basic precautions .

Pregnancy can occur very soon after the abortion. So the sooner you start taking birth control How to take the pill: carefully read the instructions   tablets, the better.