What Are the Signs of an Incomplete Abortion?
An incomplete abortion is a risk of taking the abortion drugs involved in a medical abortion (also known as the “abortion pill”).
An incomplete abortion occurs when parts of the terminated pregnancy remain in your uterus. If you’re considering taking the abortion drugs, it’s essential to learn all you can about the potential risks and what to look out for to protect your health.
Would I Know that I’m Having an Incomplete Abortion?
After taking the abortion drugs, you will experience abdominal cramping and vaginal bleeding. These are two of the same symptoms you may experience with an incomplete abortion which is why it can be difficult to discern whether you’re experiencing typical abortion side effects or an incomplete abortion.
One way that an incomplete abortion differs from the typical abortion side effects is that it causes heavy and prolonged bleeding that is often accompanied by blood clots. Incomplete abortion can also cause the following symptoms:
- Enlarged uterus
- Fever
- Hypomenorrhea (light or infrequent menstrual periods)
- Infection
- Open ectocervix (the opening between the vagina and uterus should be small or closed after pregnancy)
- Pelvic pain
It’s critical to note that if you’ve had an abortion and are experiencing any of these symptoms, seeking medical treatment immediately is essential, as an incomplete abortion can lead to serious infection or uterine scarring (which can impact future fertility and cause painful menstrual periods).
How Does an Ultrasound Protect My Health?
An ultrasound is a harmless scan that uses sound waves to create an image of your internal structures. During pregnancy, ultrasound is an essential tool that will give you the information you need to know before making a pregnancy decision—especially abortion.
If you’ve had an abortion and think you might be experiencing symptoms of an incomplete abortion, an ultrasound can also help lead to a diagnosis.
At First Choice Pregnancy Services, we offer free, limited ultrasounds because we believe that you deserve to have the information you need to make an educated decision.
Next Steps
Navigating an unplanned pregnancy can feel overwhelming, especially as you consider your options. However, you’re not alone in this. At First Choice Pregnancy Services, we’re here for you.
Contact us today to learn about all the ways we’re here to help.
Abortion Pill Reversal
If you have changed your mind after beginning a medical abortion, it may not be too late to save your pregnancy. The abortion pill is a two-step process, and there is a possibility of reversing the effects after step one. Learn about abortion pill reversal and act quickly!
Pregnancy Testing
Even if you have taken a home pregnancy test, be confident with the results. Get a second opinion with a high-sensitivity test from us. Let our medical team accurately administer one of our lab-quality pregnancy tests so you get the correct answer you need.
Pre-Abortion Screening
You may not need an abortion. Approximately 1 in 4 pregnancies end naturally because of miscarriage. Ultrasound exists to alert you to a miscarriage or a dangerous ectopic pregnancy. Both require a visit to a healthcare provider not an abortion provider. Contact us to schedule your free pre-abortion screening.
Ultrasounds
After a positive pregnancy test result, your next step is a free diagnostic ultrasound. An ultrasound exam can confirm viability and determine how far along you are in your pregnancy. You need to know both if you are choosing abortion. Make us your First Choice.
Abortion Pill Reversal
If you have changed your mind after beginning a medical abortion, it may not be too late to save your pregnancy. The abortion pill is a two-step process, and there is a possibility of reversing the effects after step one. Learn about abortion pill reversal and act quickly!
Pregnancy Testing
Even if you have taken a home pregnancy test, be confident with the results. Get a second opinion with a high-sensitivity test from us. Let our medical team accurately administer one of our lab-quality pregnancy tests so you get the correct answer you need.
Pre-Abortion Screening
You may not need an abortion. Approximately 1 in 4 pregnancies end naturally because of miscarriage. Ultrasound exists to alert you to a miscarriage or a dangerous ectopic pregnancy. Both require a visit to a healthcare provider not an abortion provider. Contact us to schedule your free pre-abortion screening.
Ultrasounds
After a positive pregnancy test result, your next step is a free diagnostic ultrasound. An ultrasound exam can confirm viability and determine how far along you are in your pregnancy. You need to know both if you are choosing abortion. Make us your First Choice.
