Pain after surgical abortion mumsnet Most women pass the pregnancy within 4 hours of taking the misoprostol. Hello! HONEST REVIEW. I had a medical abortion (pills by post) just over 3 weeks ago. Over 40% also described it as severe. Some women like to take HCB (beta) hormone blood tests to Unfortunately I had to have another abortion at 7 weeks and opted for the surgical which was much better, I don't actually remember it but was given local anaesthetic. I knew about the pregnancy from about 5 weeks and had an appointment to book the termination at 6wks so the waiting was the msi surgical abortion 11 replies rosekate203 I know everyone is different with pain but it was over within minutes and all I felt was uncomfortable not any pain, any questions Pain after surgical management 20 replies KittyFantastica · 27/03/2024 11:05 Hello, I had ERPC on Friday last week for a missed miscarriage at 10 weeks. After this she got back to normal life including drinking and smoking at parties. Bleeding after abortion 5 replies hhh222 · 24/08/2023 16:04 I had a medical abortion 5 days ago and my bleeding still hasn't reduced. He asked me if I wanted a hug but I didn’t want him near me. It may be retained products which can lead to infection. I had read horrible stories about medical abortions and I knew it wasn't for me. My partner and I are facing an Hi has anyone experienced shoulder tip pain after at home medical abortion? Mumsnet doesn't verify the qualifications of users. I got called up, taken to a room to chang into a surgical gown and After the abortion the physical pain that came with it comforted me because I knew what I was doing was wrong. Good luck OP. A whole organ has been removed. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may By 2. I have never had sur the day after the hospital I went back into that panic mode, thinking omg do I really want to continue this if I might have already caused damage and then I’ll have to have a surgical abortion, which made the pain even harder for me. How long will I have to stay at the treatment centre? I'm having a co I still can't eat a lot of fat but the pain is nowhere near as bad as it was before the bugger was out. Mumsnet doesn't verify the qualifications of users. My reasons for terminati I appear to be pregnant according to a box test, probably around 7 weeks. I wasn't getting out of long term contraception so I agreed to copper iud. In Scotland there’s no option for a surgical unfortunately. You may resume your normal light activities the day after your surgical abortion, if you feel ready. The intensity of the cramping and pain are different from person to person. I have no idea if my experience was normal or abnormal, but just to give you something to compare with I suppose. But again it wasnt. I'm a massive worrier and think I might have an infection. This October, during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, let’s explore the realities of grieving after abortion, highlighting 10 things Hey, just wanting a bit of advice please as I'm so terrified. 5 weeks making me just under 11 weeks. I hope everything goes well for your daughter. The whole procedure went smoothly and was over really quickly. I conceived 3 weeks after my surgical abortion, 34 weeks now and no problems so far! I remember being afraid it would hurt my fertility but the nurse talked me through loads of research and studies and if it was done by a certified doctor etc. I'm 11+2 weeks and have a surgical abortion booked for tomorrow. Hi everyone, I am really wanting my 3rd baby now but I'm sorry worried my surgical abortion has effected my ability to carry a baby :(I have two beautiful children ages 3&5 I had no problems carrying them, then I fell pregnancy in may 2019 but due to severe sickness I wasn't able to look after my children and depression soon kicked in, I wasn't thinking clearly I found out I was pregnant, exactly a week ago - my period's often super temperamental and I'd waited for 2 weeks before taking the test! My boyfriend Please get checked out. @lemondrop1x you know they didn’t even give me the option, the clinic was very unhelpful, they didn’t offer me any alternative routes I could take even after I expressed my wish for a surgical so strongly and deeply. In the case of surgical abortion, the pain is usually a dull ache during the first week after surgery. Ended up having the surgery and I felt nothing. I have an appointment booked to take my first pill next Wednesday and I'm absolutely dreading it. Learn more about the procedures, methods, and reasons one might choose one over the other. I'm 7 weeks pregnant (so will be at least 8 by the time of the abortion) and I'm trying to decide whether to have the medical or the surgical option. On the morning of my procedure, I arrived at the clinic at 9am. You might have seen some of my previous posts I have had a failed surgical abortion. I have been gettin Has anyone taken the pill they give you to take before a surgical abortion (Mifepristone 200g) and then changed their mind and had a successful pregna After the abortion the physical pain that came with it comforted me because I knew what I was doing was wrong. In both cases I was advised to wait at least 2 weeks (3 weeks after MVA) after the bleeding stopped before putting anything in the vagina (also avoiding swimming and baths until then) to Hey mumsnet, I am looking for some experiences. the pain was awful but i passed big blood clots and woke up feeling better the next day and as im aware everything went as it should have. Reasons were a mixture: was with someone who made me very unhappy, had been in hospital with sepsis in early pregnancy, had just started my degree, no finances, etc. It was anything but. So I As i was told the first one after this type of procedure is normally lighter. You can call the clinic within working hours on 020 7830 2495, or alternatively your GP or 111. I'm 20 and will be having a medical abortion this week and will be almost 6 we @Nik84 thank you so much for the reassurance, I don’t really know anyone who has been through the abortion process, I know I am not but I feel so alone , every day I have to wait for my initial consultation feels like 10 days, the time is going by so slowly and once you’ve made your mind up about it, it’s really hard having to wait long periods of time hopefully once I speak @SEJ1789 thank you ️ I came to work yesterday (I work in a hospital) and spoke to the GP who transferred me to the gynaecologist with suspected ectopic, had a scan and there was a mass near my ovary so went for key hole surgery. I didn't have any pain during the abortion but did heavy bleed for a few days then light peroid type bleeding for a Make sure you keep your pain meds topped up and reach out on mumsnet if you need anyone to talk to, the ladies on here were brilliant taking my mind off things. I thought I wanted to go down the medical route so that it could be over soo My emotions were running wild. I filled in a form about my medical history then waited to be called. I know now that coils shouldn't be fitted at the same time as terminations because they I had a surgical termination at 12/13 weeks. I had a surgical abortion 2 and a half weeks ago, due to my severe anxiety. You not being here anymore is not the answer. I can’t have another baby again. Hey, just wanting a bit of advice please as I'm so terrified. The clinic in Buckhurst Hill was easy to find Those who opted for a surgical abortion if needed in the future reported an average maximum pain score of 8. I was expecting more pain but nothing. constant lower abdominal pain or deep pain during sex. This hurt me even more that I've booked it because I know it's what he wants but he can't even be there to help out with the kids, to support me or to look after me. And no bleeding since. It was suggested too small for more surgery. I have to take the first pill in the clinic and the second set in hospital where I’ll be having my medical abortion. Even though I deeply Hi all. I took the tablet at 11:45 and started bleeding at about 2:00ish. I am just 4 weeks pregnant. I was in tears. It was suggested another surgery @Wins22 I had a procedure for a missed miscarriage which I think is the same as the procedure that you have had . In case of medical abortion, abdominal pain with bleeding will appear about 2-4 hours after taking the pill. On about day 19 I woke and had flooded a pad, very heavy bleeding and clotting that day and onto A+E at night. Is it painful? Most patients experience Make sure you keep your pain meds topped up and reach out on mumsnet if you need anyone to talk to, the ladies on here were brilliant taking my mind off things. Managed to speak with a GP over the phone. They definitely fobbed off how bad that was going to be, just took my money One natural miscarriage of a second foetus at 12 weeks (remaining foetus went full term & is child 2 of 3) that wasn't as painful or bloody as the first medical abortion but I did know I was I had a surgical termination at 12/13 weeks. Like literally small. Not even a blood when you are having a period. I went to the clinic and they gave me the tablets. After the surgery I felt extremely maternal for two days and longed to have a baby. I was 8 weeks and due to a pre existing medical condition I was only allowed the surgical option under local anaesthetic. I currently have 11mm retained tissue was left after surgery for miscarriage on September 6. What to Expect After a First Trimester Surgical Abortion (or D & C) Self-Care • Be sure to take all of your antibiotics as they were prescribed for you. All very straight forward, small amount of so i have unfortunately had to have three abortions. My 2 options are to have an MVP under local anaesthetics next Thursday or wait until the 12th of I had an early surgical abortion on Saturday with LA and it went well. as I remember when I was younger it was painful but wasn’t too bad. Once the aspiration was complete the Medical and surgical abortion have many differences. 5 compared with a score of just over 6 for those opting for a medical So this isnt easy to talk about and I no doubt will get some grief which I expect. Pain and bleeding is often greatest as the pregnancy is expelled. For the Places readily offer the pills 10 weeks and under but after that date is has been so HARD to get help with a surgical abortion. In both cases I was advised to wait at least 2 weeks (3 weeks after MVA) after the bleeding stopped before putting anything in the vagina (also avoiding swimming and baths until then) to Hello me again. I would really appreciate some experiences with just local anaesthetic as I am so worried about the pain. Some minimal pain which was managed with painkillers and I recovered quickly from the GA. You are advised to wear pads only afterwards to reduce the risk of infection. It triggered all the feelings from directly after. Medical abortion. I'm supposed to take the oral tablet in about First set of tablets didn't do anything but not long after the second my waters broke, the pain was a bit like labor pains. Cramping will continue for a week or so after that. Is there a chance it’s failed? Please be kind I’ve not stopped crying for weeks. I feel terrible however I know Iv made the right decision as I work full time and Yes it's painful but not unbearable pain, breath through it, talk to the nurse and understand it's so short lived that you will get through it. I'm having the procedure done through BPAS. This includes tampons and douche. • Week 1 after your abortion: Do not have anyway sorry to hear this isn’t going to plan for you. After advice or similar experiences please. • Week 1 after your abortion: Do not have sex or put anything in your vagina. Hi OP, I feel your pain i really do I also had an abortion 5 months ago and it was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do! I still feel broken from it (although better than I was in the first few months) and although I didn’t really have another choice because of the relationship I was in and my own personal finances I still find myself thinking about my baby and how I would look booked in after chickening out on my 2nd round of abortion tablets, just couldn’t do it at home for hours in end without a medical For surgical pre 12 weeks it’s a simple dilation and aspiration procedure and relatively simple. msi surgical abortion 11 replies rosekate203 I know everyone is different with pain but it was over within minutes and all I felt was uncomfortable not any pain, any questions please ask away xx Oh bless you, i has local left after an hour to drive home and I’m back to work tomorrow, the guilt and waiting around is the worst but you Basically in February (8weeks ago) I had a medical abortion at 5 weeks pregnant. I had an MA 14 days ago, and I am experiencing complete discomfort whilst having sex. My ex winced and after that, he seemed to perk up!!!! I on the other hand was in shock. That is not going to be a problem after breast surgery. I really hope the next couple of weeks go well for you. It is normal for bleeding to stop and start. I went through mine last Thu and Fri. I had an early medical abortion 3 weeks ago. Please go and get it checked out. Ive just came to terms with accepting what I've done. She has booked this in for 1. No cramps at all. Partners job is not going well and unlikely to get better. My daughter is 6 months old and the fath Have you tried phoning for abortion counselling, I totally get your frustration at having to wait, particularly if your 100% an abortion is the right decision the waiting can be agony. After my IV was in they put in the general anaesthetic and I was asleep. Had a scan yesterday which showed some retained products - not sure how much but she said it wasn’t terrible! I’m booked in for surgery next week with a scan first incase it has changed. The pain then gets less. After being take into surgery, I was given a local anaesthetic into my cervix which felt like a short sting. Strong cramps (and bleeding) usually start 1–2 hours after taking the second medication (misoprostol). Of course you are still taking painkillers. Bleeding is more or less under control, but pain seems to have got I had surgery for MMC, like you it was unsuccessful. I ended up getting kept in after the surgery as I had tachycardia for 8 hours and white cell count went high. I am still pregnant and booked in for a surgical procedure next week. A medical abortion can be done in a clinic, or sometimes at home if you're less than 4 weeks wait for surgical abortion 39 replies Meeko93 I’m 16weeks now and she said the earliest appointment for the surgical is in 4 weeks time but it’s not been booked as got I'm 7 weeks pregnant (so will be at least 8 by the time of the abortion) and I'm trying to decide whether to have the medical or the surgical option. Pregnancy I need someone to drive me as I won't be allowed to drive after having the general anaesthetic and also been told I need someone to be with me to look after me for 24 hours after. I'm booked in for a MVA abortion next week under general anesthesia. If you're Pain after surgical management 7 replies sjc1981 · 22/10/2017 20:47 Hi, my husband and I have just lost our little baby. i had my daughter at Having an abortion is your personal choice, I think under the pain isn't terrible, feels like a period but the bleeding can last up to a week, I would recommend paracetamol and hot I had a surgical abortion on Saturday under general anaesthetic. I hope I don't appear insensitive and I don't want to scare anyone who's thinking about having a medical abortion but I'm desperate for advice. Hi, I had a surgical abortion & barely had any pain at all aside from a couple of hours after it was done. I had a surgical abortion 8 years ago. They definitely fobbed off how bad that was going to be, just took my money One natural It's as though it's only afterwards that other feelings are allowed to surface. A surgical when i was 15 (17 years ago) a medical when i was 16 and another surgical two weeks ago. Everyone experiences it differently. At the time I was so against the idea of getting an abortion that I would cry and yell at my family for even suggesting it. I will have se Severe abdominal pain Usually after an abortion, the patient may experience lower abdominal pain with vaginal bleeding. Immediate start of contraception after surgical abortion refers to the same After Medical Abortion 29 replies elaine31xx I had abortion a few years back with retained product and ended up getting surgical so I'm probably just panicking - noone can I had given birth, natural birth, to three kids and nothing compares to that pain, nothing at all. I felt fine on Saturday and most of yesterday but yesterday afternoon I've started to Lots of us in this or similar positions. I had a medical abortion due to health issues. I have seen the GP who is going to refer me. It’s quite thick as if it’s blood mixed with thick discharge. Kim Langdon, an OB-GYN with the digital health platform Medzino. At 3 weeks I was still bleeding, pregnancy symptoms had massively eased off but hadn't gone entirely so I gave them a call for some advice Then later she told me about how hard she had found it as a new mum being ‘expected to tour relatives’ with me as a baby when she was still in pain after a tear etc at her own birth and how traumatic it had been. If I was given the choice at the start for surgical removal, that would 100% have been my go to. I just wanted to feel good and @Wins22 I had a procedure for a missed miscarriage which I think is the same as the procedure that you have had . I experienced the chills first night of the meds but tolerable. I've an appointment coming up for a I had an awful lot of pain and bled heavily for three-ish days, five in total. Anyone else still have symptoms after? Hi everyone, Im 33 and recently had a SA (9days ago). I knew about the pregnancy from about 5 weeks and had an appointment to book the termination at 6wks so the waiting was the hardest part. Surgical abortion: what does it involve? There are three kinds of surgical Medical abortion is offered in the UK to women up to 10 weeks of pregnancy, while a surgical abortion is usually done after 10 weeks using a suction or forceps. And then you feel all the pain, the grief, the what-ifs. 00youcanonlydraftthefuture thanks so much. The procedure itself was very short, less than 15 minutes. With pain relief the cramping doesn't hurt. It's a strange sensation, one I've never felt before, almost like a sharp tug, which last a few seconds at a Yes we may have decided we were not ready but it was still our baby and I needed some emotion from him that he was feeling the pain I was. You might find yourself experiencing a whirlwind of emotions — relief, guilt, loss, depression, anger. I’m so glad I chose the surgical route as this was far less traumatic for my own well-being. I figured I was pregnant 2 weeks after my period was due and honestly I thought my period was just late until I began getting signs of pregnancy. I have so many questions and would appreciate so much if someone could answer them. We are devastated. Although I feel completely ready for it (and have a more promising contraception this time) it feels extremely painful. I started cerelle straight away after the abortion and 3 weeks began having sex again. Heat bag/hot water bottle. Its been a very difficult decision but due to financial issues and just not feeling ready i have made this decision. Mumsnet carries some affiliate And then I woke up and it was all over. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here) After a surgical abortion, it usually stops sooner, after about 2 weeks. I was absolutely terr I had a surgical abortion asleep on Thursday. On the 6th of October (so 3 weeks ago yesterday) I had a surgical abortion. In an emergency, please The bleeding for me has just been slightly heavier than a heavy period. it is devastating and traumatic. 3 weeks after my physical and emotional pain Mothers day The shoulder pain that some people get after abdominal/pelvic surgery is usually due to either blood or carbon dioxide irritating the underside of the diaphragm, which shares its innervation with the shoulder skin. It is completely normal to experience abdominal pain similar to period pain after a medical abortion. However it has failed. The vacuum aspiration is then carried out shortly after. I was given misoprostal, but had no effect to remove any more. It is the biggest regret of my life and I will never forgive myself for ma I know I will probably get loads of hate for this but I feel safe talking about this here. It hurts to stand or I have had 4 miscarriages 1 live birth who is now 2, I don't want anymore but the pill had failed, so abortion is the only route to go down, I'm 11 weeks and only reason it's taken I have 2 children after IVF and fell pregnant 6 weeks after my son was born NATURALLY. It’s not like normal period blood. I wanted to do the medical way. I had a surgical abortion at 7 weeks in May this year. She will be fine xx Hi @sarahb19 I had a surgical abortion a week ago today. Hi all, so today after a few very hard weeks of thinking and crying. Passed some clots after taking the last 2 of the 6 tablets, but no pain or cramping! Spoke with two different midwives at NUPAS who reassured me pain or lack of doesn’t mean anything and as long as there is bleeding and clots the treatment is working. I also happened to have had both surgical as well as medical abortion. After my mum collected me and I sobbed. Very best to you and hope all goes well xx I've not had a surgical abortion but I've had surgical management of miscarriage. We have decided to terminate but I a I waited for 3 hours after the appointment time before I got prepared for surgical but that was the worst part. Also does anyone have any tips on how to make it less painful please? Has anyone gone on to have a successful pregnancy after a surgical abortion? I had the surgical method of miscarriage management yesterday and am just looking for a little advice from anyone that can shed some light on this. The hours that followed I had light spotting but nothing since the first day. Bled very heavily 4 weeks after and had positive I started with a mild fever after posting this. Instead of second surgery I had a chemical abortion and passed the tissue naturally. 5 compared with a score of just over 6 for those opting for a medical Women who may report less pain with a medication abortion include those who have experienced labor or given birth vaginally and women who have painful menstrual cramps Objective To explore experiences of pain during medical abortion and provide patient-centred recommendations for improving abortion experience and pain counselling. But normally takes at least a week I promised myself I'd write up my experiene of medical abortion after reading so many on here when I was preparing for my own. I can update after I take tomorrows (I have a low pain threshold, and will give an honest review!) Hope you are Small blood clots. We came home Wednesday, 11th November. It wasnt an easy decision by any means. For me, this was incredibly painful, others I have heard have felt it was just like period cramps. I'm 35 have 5 children and I'm currently 10 weeks pregnant. Suicidal after abortion 307 replies Topaz89 · 03/11/2017 16:37 I had an abortion last week that I now deeply I had a surgical abortion initially so was never told to do a test at 3 weeks as they're meant to be almost certain everything was removed, just to call back if you still have Husband was supportive but inclined for the abortion. Just want to support any one considering abortion make sure it's right for you. Grief after abortion can feel overwhelming, and it often doesn’t fit neatly into categories or follow a predictable path. I suffer with heart palpitations also which isnt great for anaesthetic the gynae was also really rude at my consult and has left me in a bad way all week (unable to eat feeling sick lack of sleep) anxiety is through the roof and just generally worried. I had no pain and didn’t bleed much at all, I even worried for a couple of months that it hadn’t been done! I have had 4 miscarriages 1 live birth who is now 2, I don't want anymore but the pill had failed, so abortion is the only route to go down, I'm 11 weeks and only reason it's taken this long is I had a big bleed few weeks ago and thought I had miscarriaged, can you tell me your experiences of the surgery I'm planning on being awake I had opted for a surgical abortion under general anaesthetic . And fwiw I felt fine 24 hours after my surgical abortion too. i am going ahead with a surgical abortion today whilst awake. know I need to wait another 2 weeks before I can test but I don’t want to get an infection or end up having to have a surgical abortion! positive but the line was faint I don’t feel pregnant but I’m still having the urge to wee I had a scan few Hi I don't know if I'm posting this on the right place and I'm sorry if I'm not, I had a surgical abortion at 11 weeks 12 days ago. The consultant confirmed that the placenta was very fragmented and not healthy and felt that baby’s heart would have stopped naturally quite soon and should he have survived birth, he would not have survived long outside. I found out I was 6 weeks pregnant last week The nurse comforted me and as nice as she could have put advised me there was only one real option, which was surgical termination as it was continued pregnancy. You have so much more to see and do and experience in life and you have people in your life who love and value you. It’s come to the point where I’m getting further and further along and I want this to be over by the end of the coming week. It was done at home and the pregnancy test after 3 weeks showed it was negative. Of the 1,500+ women they spoke with (who had a medical abortion like me) around half said the pain was worse than they had anticipated. You can What happens during an abortion. I have lost my baby at 11 week . When I was 18 I fell pregnant unexpectedly. I had a surgical abortion on Monday it went smoothly I had bleeding for a few hours then fe Bleeding after abortion 6 replies cherrytomato1 · 22/11/2023 20:12 I had an abortion almost 6 weeks ago when I was 8 weeks pregnant. I’m prepared to suffer mentally I had the surgery yesterday about 3:30pm and by 5:30pm I was awake and back with my boyfriend on the ward eating and drinking, the surgery itself only took 15 minutes I was told. (TMI) It was also very emotional. I have no pain, no fever, I feel ok other than metallic taste in my mouth. I was in 2 minds of what I am having a surgical abortion tomorrow and due to my BMI, I cannot have sedation, only local anaesthetic. For reference, If any help, I bled for about 8 days post, gradually reducing, then spotted for another full week. It was one of the most painful experiences of my life, undoubtedly exacerbated by mental Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. Even the taxi driver who drove me back to Had a surgical removal under local anaesthetic (spinal block) on Friday afternoon so just over 48 hours ago. One surgical with no anaesthetic which was incredibly traumatic & painful. I took all the steps for the abortion just somehow waiting for a sign that never came. Though unfortunately Generally, almost all methods of contraception can be initiated immediately following a surgical or medical abortion. They discovered the mass was a cyst so left it and the slight bleeding/clots I had on Sunday morning was the termination. I thought I’d post in here after reading other people’s experiences with surgical abortions as they helped me loads with anxiety and information around surgical abortions. Bleeding continued, symptoms remained (although not so bad) & pregnancy test still positive. I did get a pregnancy test from the pharmacy and as I suspected it is positive. Took the first tablet Friday and the 4 yesterday. Still bleeding but today it’s gotten lighter. Then I was ok again day 17/18 light bleeding. Hi, 4 days ago i had a medical abortion. the day after the hospital I went back into that panic mode, thinking omg do I really want to continue this if I might have already caused damage and then I’ll have to have a surgical abortion, which made the pain even harder for me. but the bleeding was very little the clot was in a very small size and that's it,in the morning,the bleeding was very very light. I had a medical abortion which was started on the roll at around 12 but br the time it got to doing it I was somewhere between there and 16 weeks. Every woman is different and of course tolerate pain in a different way. I have 2 young children and the day after I was able to go out as a family to see Father Christmas and the day after that I was caring for my 2 on my own as my husband was at work. I'm 20 and will be having a medical abortion this week and will be almost 6 we I had an awful lot of pain and bled heavily for three-ish days, five in total. After an abortion, you may get: tummy cramps or pain for a few days; vaginal bleeding – this can last for several weeks after a medical or surgical abortion; The medicines used in a medical Those who opted for a surgical abortion if needed in the future reported an average maximum pain score of 8. I can't get a clear answer on this. Does it take longer with a medical. This is because your uterus is contracting to expel the pregnancy tissue and Expectations and experiences of pain during medical abortion at home: a secondary, mixed-methods analysis of a patient survey in England and Wales, BMJ Sex Reprod Health, Expect your next menstrual period to start 4 to 8 weeks after your abortion. Everyone is different but it's quite normal to be sore 3 days after a surgical extraction, the 3rd day is normally worse for swelling/pain and it should start to get better. I know of 2 other people who had a surgical termination in the past and both weren’t able So sorry you're going through this. Midwives strongly suggested she have a surgical abortion as they thought there would be defects. Implant affected moods etc. You'll be given a pregnancy test to take three weeks after the abortion to make sure it worked. Here are some tips to help ease pain and discomfort after a medical or surgical abortion: Take over-the-counter pain-relief medicines, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen. I had a surgical at 10 weeks and 4 days. I was so so set on the procedure and from the moment I found out I just couldn’t fathom having What to expect after a surgical abortion? You may experience bleeding like a period, for up to 10 days, which should get lighter with time. Does medical abortion pain feel like labor pain? A medical abortion feels most like strong period cramps. After 5 days I eventually passed an extremely Hi @RoomOnTheBrooms I had a surgical termination a couple of weeks ago so waiting my first period but I imagine hormones are all over the place for quite a while after, I had a medical abortion on the 26th Feb this year. Good luck You should feel "less pregnant" in two days and your boobs should hurt considerably less in 5 days. This was Monday evening. I was looking forward to not being pregnant anymore. So the second set of pills, I took at 12. My initial reaction was that I wanted an abortion. I came home last night after a surgical abortion as the scan they did at the hospital showed retained product. 5 hours of using the first four tablets (putting them up rather than orally) and then just after I was sick the pain started to get quite bad, like constant bad period pains so I took two codeine and after that, I had no more pain, other than a few niggles before I went to sleep so took two more codiene hi every1 im heading to the clinic to pick up the pack im 6 weeks pregnant can any1 share their storys with me as im pretty much going tru this alo I wanted to post my positive experience of a surgical abortion in the hope that it may help other women in the same position. There are 2 types of abortion, medical or surgical. I delivered after a very painful but quick labour yesterday morning. No nausea or pain except from a minimal cramping. I was 3 weeks pregnant,I took medical abortion pills,,my cramping was really bad all night I couldn't sleep. How long after an abortion do symptoms of pregnancy go away? Abortion is incredibly safe and effective, so it’s really rare that you’ll still be pregnant after an in-clinic abortion or taking abortion pills. . It’s under ‘body and soul’ and is called pregnancy choices. fever or feeling shivery. as per now I hardly wear a pad,a pant liner is enough and its just a day since I did the abortion,,am worried it might not be successful please Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. The surgical abortion is much more tolerable, no issues really, no pain etc. She comforted me and we talked. I was given a test to take 4/5 weeks after to check hormone levels and to test that the abortion was completed. I wouldn't have wanted to run a marathon but could have sat on a plane. 30 - pain was bearable for a couple of hours but I'll be honest, it got really intense for about 3 hours late afternoon, but its not constant, it like waves of cramping so in-between I made sure to have a boiling hot water bottle and took painkillers (I don't think they worked for the first hour) I then Hi! Could anyone share their experience of a surgical abortion. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts I am 44 and with a heavy heart for many reasons (age included) dh and I have booked in for a surgical termination tomorrow morning. I had two missed miscarriages with surgical treatment and I had a negative two weeks post surgery. I am hoping i can take the tablets again because there's no way i can have the surgery this side of Christmas because I have a 2 yr Ds and i have absolutely no one to take care of him, especially since nursery has ended for the Christmas Hiya, im 16 weeks and also due to have d&e this Friday and rods tomorrow we also have to travel as its not local to us. However im just concerned about the bleeding im having now. They advised the HCG levels would drop to normal after 2-3 weeks and if I had a surgical abortion at 9 weeks, it was fine. I had surgery for MMC, like you it was unsuccessful. I still wasn’t sure of my decision, but put my family and career first I had a much regretted abortion (surgical) at 9 weeks. Only lasted maybe 30 minutes. Hi, my friends sister got pregnant when she was still in high school and decided the best thing at the time was to abort. Good luck xx I bled continuously for a few weeks after my surgical abortion & I ended up having retained products meaning the procedure had to be repeated. 30 nothing had happened, I wasn’t in any pain and just slight bleeding still. It's common to bleed for up to a week after a surgical abortion, according to Dr. Abortion is such a traumatic and emotional experience but please try and remember you were ok before this and you can be ok after this. This was earlier this year. The information available online is so basic! I had a surgical abortion almost two I have read a few horror stories online - but I have also read some who have described the pain as a bad period pain I took my first tablet yesterday and have had some mild cramping, but no bleeding or nausea, like I was warned of. It has been 5 weeks now since I last had sex. The evening after and the next day all I did was sleep though, I'm guessing that was because of the sedation. The surgeon came to see me when I woke up and I remember him saying I'd still get pain, but was too out of it to take in the whys. E To cut a long story short I agreed I would have an abortion as I know how hard it can be as a single parent. Pain after surgery 10 replies KellysOfLoughrea · 15/11/2024 18:37 My son had surgery on Sunday, 10th Hello I’ve chosen to go ahead with an abortion , this is not the right time for me to have another child . It was 1 ½ weeks later that the surgical termination took place. They advised the HCG levels would drop to normal after 2-3 weeks and if I still had a positive test I had to return to EPU. Only to take the test given after abortion to take 3 weeks later and it has came back positive. Post I had a surgical abortion initially so was never told to do a test at 3 weeks as they're meant to be almost certain everything was removed, just to call back if you still have any problems after 3 weeks. I’ve had one medical abortion and one surgical abortion , they were nearly 6 and 11 years ago now . Places wait weeks to get back to you just to say Cramping, bleeding and spotting, breast pain, and other mild side effects are common after an abortion. The things to Due to a medical condition I can’t have a medical abortion, only surgical. During that time I was kind of looking forward to it, please don’t get me wrong, I wanted the whole chapter to leave behind me. I can't imagine Hello all, We've had the news today that our baby has Down's and a probable cardiac anomaly. Avoid strenuous I didn't have any pain afterwards but i would imagine the procedure to be a fairly painful and uncomfortable experience if awake. They still went ahead with the medical abortion and i haemorrhaged 2 weeks later after retaining product . I had surgery under ga on Saturday to deal with my missed miscarriage. It’s currently 3:30 am and I woke up an hour ago in unbelievable pain. Recovery room staff were so kind and pleasant. (I regret my decision massively) I thought by month 2 it should be back to normal. Very unexpectedly (who knew it could happen so easily at 40 when our son too. Most post-abortion care can be managed at home. So I booked an appointment an Hey mumsnet, I am looking for some experiences. Later found out she was still pregnant. I was then put straight on the Nexplanon implant. Trust that on some Surgical abortion. I had a surgical abortion 15 years ago and when I woke up all symptoms were gone. 3 weeks after my physical and emotional pain Mothers day came, I felt emotional on this day but concentrated on celebrating my mother-in law. Hi OP, I'm in a similar situation to you. Crippling pain definitely doesn't sound normal - does it feel like period pain or something else? Sorry I don’t have experience with surgical abortion but I just wanted to say that home pregnancy tests will show a positive for some length of time even after an abortion. Begin using your hormonal birth control, even though you are not having sex yet. If you have medical concerns, please consult a healthcare professional. If you still feel pregnant after a week, call the UCSF Women's Option Center at (415) 353-7003 to speak to one of our health care providers. Very scary. After describing my symptoms he diagnosed me with a uterine infection following the Take ibuprofen or Tylenol, if necessary, for pain. I was given a pill to take 2 days before my procedure to soften the cervix, I had a small amount of spotting 24 hours after taking this. My partner and I both regret the decision Hi, my daughter had a surgical abortion on 23 oct at 23 weeks ( she was unaware she was pregnant as she was on pill constantly and didn't have periods) she bled for a few I didn't want anything as they never agree with me, mirena had rotated and strings went missing causing very painful removal. Finally how long have others had to wait between a consultation and a surgical abortion? This pregnancy wasn’t planned and I’m devastated I’m in this position but don’t feel that continuing the pregnancy out of guilt is a good enough reason so I’m wanting to terminate it as soon as I can before I become more emotionally invested and Damage to the womb – occurs in 1 in every 250 to 1,000 surgical abortions and less than 1 in 1,000 medical abortions carried out at 12 to 24 weeks After an abortion: what happens next? Recovering from an abortion can take time so don't worry if it takes you a few weeks or months to feel back to yourself again. Not too painful slightly crampy but easily manageable and I only took paracetamol. l but you seem in your post to be venting your anger at a situation that you have to wait fir. I was only asleep for 7 mins before being woken up in a recovery room and it was done. I had minimal after pain, it was basically just like a longer period but not a painful one. I had an itchy nose but no pain at all. My son had surgery on Sunday, 10th November, for testicular torsion. The bleeding was light some days and heavy at times with what felt like gushing so I can understand you being worried. There were about 5-6 other girls there at this point. She says Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. The worse of the sickness is now over but still feeling quite naseous, strong sense of smell, food aversions. There is a dedicated place on mumsnet for discussing abortion and I think you’ll get more advice and support there. i hope you are able to conclude this situation soon x Quote Please be gentle with me. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, What to Expect After a First Trimester Surgical Abortion (or D & C) Self-Care • Be sure to take all of your antibiotics as they were prescribed for you. What is the general process after the pills have been vaginally inserted? It's only been 3 days, you've had a surgical procedure. Awful you ended up in A&E. I fell pregnant using contraception, my son is 2 and my daughter was 5 months when I fell pregnant and not long I'm glad I found this thread (but sorry you are in this position). No pain at all. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here) Small blood clots. Post 12 weeks the surgeon will dilate the cervix and use tools to separate limbs and head from the foetus and Hi, so I had a medical abortion 5 weeks ago now, all my tests had been very strong postive since even the test from the clinic. They have to be sure to do a thorough job. I have one DD who is 9 and I'm currently in a relationshi I was sick once yesterday after about 1. But yesterday I had an abortion a choice that wasnt made lightly After one week since the abortion - which is today: - I don't have any more cramps and haven't had any more for 3 days. There will be better days again. I've not had a surgical abortion but I've had surgical management of miscarriage. I am 39 with 2 kids aged 10 and 6 already. I took weeks to feel right after the op though. I had the mirena fitted after a surgical termination & I had very similar symptoms (odd discharge, pain etc) and had an infection. I had all of the same fears as you before I went ahead with it, but by following the right after care it should all go fine. The bleeding was light some days and heavy at times with Want to conceive after surgical abortion 4 replies Khan2021 · 18/06/2021 07:33 Hi, new member here. My DS is 8 so there would be little common ground between him and the baby. Have as much rest as possible and I found the bleeding worse if I didn't take it easy. Until now, November 4, no bleeding at all. I still can't eat a lot of fat but the pain is nowhere near as bad as it was before the bugger was out. I went for a medical abortion and took the tablets at just over 8 weeks. I started bleeding about 3 hours after quite heavily for a few hours but by early afternoon and all of today I’ve barely had to change a pad. Use a heat pack or hot water bottle. I think you need to go back and have a scan. Surgery on a recently pregnant uterus can cause scar tissue also, it’s rare but a risk. I really do Hi I don't think I've ever added a thread, but I did search the archives when I was making my decision, so thought I'd add my experience to help anyon I had two missed miscarriages with surgical treatment and I had a negative two weeks post surgery. Lots of pain relief, heavy flow pads or even the ones for bladder weakness. I had very little pain after the first day and all my symptoms completely went after 7 days (tiredness, bloating, sore breasts). Very heavy, lots of small clots and terrible cramps. Mumsnet booked in after chickening out on my 2nd round of abortion tablets, just couldn’t do it at home for hours in end without a medical For surgical pre 12 weeks it’s a simple dilation One surgical with no anaesthetic which was incredibly traumatic & painful. Still it's no big deal. And after that nothing happened anymore. Maybe trust that process. I actually have a gynaecologist calling me at some point today. My emotions were running wild. It was one of the most painful There was light spotting for a further week after that. Nurse said it’s completely normal to bleed for anywhere from 3 days to 6 weeks and everyone’s different. I also still have lots of bloating which I'm concerned could be the sign of an infection. I have since experienced awful trapped wind pain in my abdomen and -tmi- rectal area. Took the last two pills at 6pm yesterday and had no bleeding until about 9pm. - My breasts barely feel sore anymore, I don't feel This was THE hardest, most painful thing I’d ever had to do. fwfqq rhoxzvg scujo tpfrm sjagmub xtai hmlo nkuyr pogayg nubz