In Episode 8 of our series on safe abortion, learn about how your body will recover after an abortion with pills, such as bleeding or fertility questions, and where you can get additional support. This video is part of an eight-chapter instructional series co-produced by Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and HowToUseAbortionPill.org. The intention behind these videos is to help ensure that abortion with pills is conducted in a safe, accessible, secure, and respectful manner. In these videos, we'll be taking you through a helpful guide on what to expect before, during and after an abortion with pills.
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Video transcript & Timestamps:
Lesson 8: What happens after I have an abortion with pills? 0:01
After you’ve used the abortion pills, you may still have a number of questions. In this video, we discuss some of the most common questions we hear from women who have recently completed the abortion process.
Question 1: How do I know if the pills worked? 0:15
If you had bleeding and cramping like a heavy menstrual period after taking the pills, and you no longer feel pregnant, then the abortion pills have most likely worked. Most women are able to know if the abortion was successful because their pregnancy symptoms, such as nausea and breast tenderness, start to go away.
If you want more reassurance that you are no longer pregnant, you can also take a urine pregnancy test 3-4 weeks after taking the pills. Taking a pregnancy test earlier than 3 weeks is not advised, as the test can stay positive during this time even after a successful abortion.
Question 2: Do I need to see a doctor after having an abortion with pills? 0:52
Routine follow-up is not necessary. So long as you no longer feel pregnant, you feel in good health, and your bleeding isn’t heavy, everything is most likely fine.
Of course, you can talk to a health care provider or a support person at any time if you have any questions or concerns. You can also reach out to trusted online resources such as Safe2choose.org, womenhelp.org, and womenonweb.org for support and information.
Question 3: When will I stop bleeding? 1:22
Most bleeding stops within a couple days. Some women continue to have light bleeding or spotting off and on for 1 month. This is normal, and you do not need to worry or do anything to make the bleeding stop. The bleeding should get lighter over time until it gradually disappears on its own.
Question 4: Can I get pregnant again after having an abortion with pills? 1:42
Yes, you can get pregnant again very soon after having an abortion with pills. For some women, fertility returns as quickly as 8 days after the abortion. If you’d like to know more about your contraceptive options, talk to your healthcare provider.
Question 5: When will my regular period return? 2:01
Most women will have their next menstrual period 4-6 weeks after the abortion, but for some women, it can take longer.
Question 6: How soon after an abortion can I have sex? 2:12
So long as there are no signs of complication, you can have sex after an abortion whenever you’d like. Just listen to your body and decide what feels right for you.
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