Picture of taking abortion pills to expel the gestational sac

Sometimes women get pregnant unexpectedly, but don’t want to become mothers too early, so they take abortion pills to get an abortion. So how long does it take for bleeding to occur after taking abortion pills? How long does it take for bleeding to occur after taking abortion pills?

What everyone is most concerned about with medical abortion is whether the abortion is complete, how many days after taking the medicine the bleeding will start, and how long the bleeding is considered normal.

When will bleeding occur after taking abortion pills?

Generally, a white sac can be seen about three days after taking the medicine. This is the fetal sac, which means that the fetus has been expelled.

When will bleeding occur after taking abortion pills?

Bleeding after medical abortion should be lower than menstrual volume, bleeding duration should be less than 2 weeks, and abdominal pain should generally not exceed 3 days. If it exceeds the above standards, intrauterine residual, incomplete uterine repair, intrauterine infection, etc. should be considered. At this time, a follow-up B-ultrasound should be performed to diagnose whether all the pregnancy substances have been discharged. If there are any residues, they should be properly handled.

FAQs about medical abortion

1. Rest for two weeks after medical abortion and keep the vagina clean. Sexual intercourse between husband and wife is strictly prohibited within one month.

2. Do not take sodium salicylate, indomethacin or other painkillers at the same time while taking medication for medical abortion.

3. If no tissue is discharged after taking the medicine for 6 hours, you can go home if there is no abnormality or special situation. If there is a lot of bleeding, seek medical attention at any time and send the discharged tissue to the hospital for evaluation or examination.

4. Patients who take medication for medical abortion need to go to the hospital for follow-up examinations on the 8th, 15th, and 43rd days after taking the medication to check the recovery status.

How long does it take to bleed after taking abortion pills?

5. If vaginal bleeding occurs after taking the medicine for medical abortion, you do not need to stop taking the medicine. Use a spittoon when going to the toilet and pay attention to whether there is any tissue discharged. If you need to be evaluated by a doctor, if vaginal bleeding exceeds twice the menstrual volume, you should see a doctor immediately and be closely monitored, and the obstetrician and gynecologist will consider the case.

6. Some pregnant women experience mild nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, lower abdominal pain and other discomforts after taking the medicine for medical abortion. Some may even develop a rash, which generally does not need to be treated.

7. At 8 am on the fourth day, go to the hospital and take 0.6 g (3 tablets) of rice extract with warm water (not exceeding 30°C) on an empty stomach or 2 hours after a meal. Rest in bed for 2 hours and be observed in the hospital for 6 hours. Pay attention to whether there is any discharge of pregnancy substances, bleeding or adverse reactions after taking the medicine.