Abortion Aftercare Pretoria
Whether it’s a surgical abortion or the medical abortion pill, abortion aftercare requires the utmost attention. The following chart is an easy way to understand abortion aftercare and evaluate the recovery implications for different procedures.
MVA RU-486 SURGICAL
RESUME NORMAL ACTIVITY
*except tampon insertion or sex Immediately After cramping resolves, usually 1-4 hours 1st Trimester within hours
2nd Trimester next day
BLEEDING Usually lighter than a period for 1 – 2 weeks 1 – 2 weeks of intermittent bleeding or spotting Usually lighter than a period for 1 – 2 weeks
CRAMPING Goes away Usually 1-4 hours Mild for up to 24 hours
PREGNANCY SYMPTOMS Usually nausea decreases within hours of the procedure Usually nausea goes away within day of taking the first pill Usually nausea decreases within hours of the procedure
PRECAUTIONS Nothing in the vagina for 3 weeks Nothing in the vagina for 14 days Nothing in the vagina for 3 weeks
Please also see our Frequently Asked Questions page for detailed information about a variety of common issues, concerns and medical abortion aftercare facts.