How much bleeding during a medical abortion is safe?

The bleeding during a medical abortion is always a concern for women. When women do buy MTP kit or any other meds for terminating the pregnancy, it is common to experience heavy vaginal bleeding. While women do bleed during this process it is necessary that women do notice the bleeding pattern which can be experienced. Keeping a track of bleeding pattern helps women to know whether the bleeding is the factor to be worried or not.

Why do women having bleeding during the medical abortion?

Women who make the use of the MTP kit are likely to experience bleeding as this is one of the indications of having an abortion.  The secondary pill from the MTP kit which is Misoprostol is responsible for causing uterine contraction. This pill causes abdominal cramps and heavy bleeding, which helps to eject the pregnancy parts from the body.

When should women expect the bleeding after making the use of the MTP kit?

The first pill which is to be administrated from the MTP kit is the Mifepristone pill. This termination pill works by blocking the growth of the fetus and this happens due to anti-progesterone elements present in this termination pill. After administration of Mifepristone, pill women are asked to ideally wait for 24 hours and then administrate the Misoprostol pill. In case if you do not bleed within a day after administration of the pill then you need to consult a health care provider.

However, women do bleed within 24 hours of using the secondary pill from the MTP kit.

How long does the bleeding last after the administration of the pill?

Vaginal bleeding is the only symptom that does occur for a period of one or two weeks. The bleeding varies depending upon the gestation period and the body type of women. once the fetal parts are been flushed out from the body the bleeding eventually gets lighter and then stops when all the tissues from the body are been removed.

How does the bleeding is like while having a medical abortion?

The bleeding experienced during a medical abortion is a bit heavier as compared to the menstrual periods. During the initial period, women may soak up to 4 pads while the bleeding is heavy. Post removal of the fetal particles, it is common for women to experience light bleeding.

Precautions

While women are on MTP kit they need to ensure that they do follow a few precautions. These few precautions are mandatory which helps women to avoid complications.

·         To avoid inserting anything in the vagina. Even the insertion of tampons is to be avoided and hence women are prescribed to make use of sanitary pads.

·         There are chances that women may have a bacterial infection and hence women are asked that they do avoid sexual intercourse for a period of two weeks.

When should women worry?

After one does order abortion pills and use it is common to have bleeding. There are fewer chances that women may experience a change in the bleeding process. There are no or fewer chances of women having an incomplete abortion after making the use of the termination pills.  The process would take the time of 15-20 days to get completed. Also, women need to seek medical help in case if any of the side effects get worse or severe.