Pain after surgical abortion mumsnet All very straight forward, small amount of bleeding on the day followed by a honey/caramel coloured discharge everyday since. They cut my nerve endings so really didn’t hurt at any point. Lots of pins and some sanding. It hurts to stand or sit in certain ways and I get an extreme spasm in the area at points. Places wait weeks to get back to you just to say they don't receive funding for surgical abortion (which is required after 10 weeks) or their nearest clinic is in Bolton I'm from London. I have never ever got over it and now not being able to get pregnant when my fertility was fine previously is the worst thing that could ever have happened to me. Though unfortunately I then bleed all over my bathroom floor a week later and had to go to an emergency appointment in the gynecology ward and got my cervix scrapped which was awful. It means I have a place to go back to if I ever want to visit. I hope everything goes well for your daughter. 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. We are devastated. 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. I have so many questions and would appreciate so much if someone could answer them. Log in to Mumsnet and join the conversation Log in Register Continue with Facebook Continue with Google Continue with Apple. After lots of fighting, I felt like I had no choice but to terminate. How normal is this? But yesterday I had an abortion a choice that wasnt made lightly Skip to main content Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to talk navigation Advertisement Search Active discussions Sign up Search Notifications Private Hi all. 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, even if your cycle has gone back to normal it's still a big thing to recover from emotionally even if you were 1,000% sure it was the right choice. I fell pregnant using contraception, my son is 2 and my daughter was 5 months when I fell pregnant and not long over 6 months when I had the abortion. Quote Thanks Add post To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. It was done at home and the pregnancy test after 3 weeks showed it was negative. I just wanted to feel good and myself again. Is there a chance it’s failed? Please be kind I’ve not stopped crying for weeks. Accidents happen. 5% Women are often told to expect cramping akin to strong menstrual cramps during a medication abortion, both in the U. Bleeding started within an hour of taking the second pill and was back to normal monthly levels by the following morning. Then again it's a bit more of await, you get given anti biotics, plus pain relief to help. I wasn’t aware that my main local hospital actually did abortions, it They strongly recommended surgical. Sorry to hear that you've been suffering with pain. Awful you ended up in A&E. Most women have light bleeding for about two weeks, but you may have spotting up to your next period. And after that nothing happened anymore. Physically I would have had no problem going on holiday 10 days later. I Skip to main content Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to talk navigation Advertisement Sign up Search I contacted them with an online form and received a phonecall back the next day. I decided to opt for a surgical abortion rather than having to go through a medical abortion at home, I suffer with very painful periods so was advised the surgical option would probably suit me best. I felt some discomfort in the afternoon and was given paracetamol. Protesters outside and staff thinking you are having an abortion. I don’t remember much pain or bleeding at all after either procedure OP. i had my daughter at 19 and she is now 13 years old. It is a pain I know but it's to make sure you're okay. Slightly underestimated how deep I would feel. This relationship was not able to make my forget my @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 I have generally read that the cramping after an early surgical abortion is not very bad (much less unpleasant than IUD-related cramping for instance), and I've read very mixed experiences about during the procedure - some said very painful, some said not at I was sick once yesterday after about 1. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I was fine after a It's been a month and half after I've had the op for the abortion i was 11 weeks gone, near enough 12 and had the marina coil put in straight after. Surgical Abortion The survey invited 11,906 clients who had medical abortions up to 10 weeks between to share their experiences. I was diagnosed with hyperemesis again in this pregnancy and knew i wouldnt be able to cope so i believe i made the right choice. On the morning of my procedure, I arrived at the clinic at 9am. Surgical would've been much easier physically but I was strongly attatched so I wanted to be able to see and hold him. 6 days later I was allowed home after 4 hours of surgery to repair my womb. I took the tablet at 11:45 and started bleeding at about 2:00ish. Surgery on a recently pregnant uterus can cause scar tissue also, it’s rare but a risk. I brought her home by train. On the 6th of October (so 3 weeks ago yesterday) I had a surgical abortion. Hello I'm just asking if anyone who's had a late abortion at 14weeks &4 days it's been a tough decision and I've thought long and hard about it, I'm having one on Saturday and I'm terrified of having it done I've never had any surgical procedure done before and obviously it's under general anaesthetic any help will be greatly appreciated I had an abortion recently (already have one DS 12mo) and am at college. Recovery room staff were so kind and pleasant. I felt a bit guilty straight after my abortion but hormones and honestly now I feel nothing (I don't even really think about it unless something like this comes up) - the pain for me was like a bad period, I'd suggest pain killers, hot water bottle, chocolate and a film day - maybe ask someone to look after DD for the day and you take your time to recover I had a surgical at 10 weeks and 4 days. I don't regret it however I was only 8 weeks and I do think I would've struggled with the process if I had been further along. Implant affected moods etc. it doesn’t make sense to me and the only thing I can think is that the stigma around abortion means that even less people talk about it then miscarriage so it actually is painful - but only people who have one know. Not too painful slightly crampy but easily manageable and I only took paracetamol. They gave me one and a few days after the abortion (mine was surgical) I went to a quaint little forest and burnt the picture, then buried the ashes. Sickness instantly stopped. Am already 11+6. No pain at all. And then I woke up and it was all over. This was THE hardest, most painful thing I’d ever had to do. I had an early medical abortion 3 weeks ago. This was my biggest fear as I read up before hand that infection following surgical abortion can leave scar tissue / narrowed tubes and affect future fertility. Hi all, so today after a few very hard weeks of thinking and crying. Any help and advice would be appreciated. It was so fast and sudden I was caught quite by surprise. If women want a termination that's fine. I had pains that were worse than period pains but nothing as bad as labour. Hello all, We've had the news today that our baby has Down's and a probable cardiac anomaly. My experience sounds extremely similar to yours in I didn’t really pass any clots just thick blood when sat on the toilet and then medium-light bleeding since (It has now been 2 days since). S. By 2. Having an abortion in a deeply catholic country also an eye opener. I was in pieces the weeks before the abortion, I was ashamed, Terrified and completely torn in my decision. There are 2 types of abortion, medical or surgical. Walking round intensively on a city break in Rome after 3 Having an abortion the year of the royal baby is a great way for being able to avoid thinking about pregnancy, birth and newborns hey . My DS is 8 so there would be little common ground between him and the baby. Took the first tablet Friday and the 4 yesterday. I've an appointment coming up for a The surgical abortion is much more tolerable, no issues really, no pain etc. I came home last night after a surgical abortion as the scan they did at the hospital showed retained product. 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 all, I've been religiously reading on mumsnet to help with anxiety I am feeling. My mental health suffered. Had to walk across a bit of London to get to station, and she was a bit out of it and I felt like a body guard ensuring she didn't get bumped into. 30 nothing had happened, I wasn’t in any pain and just slight bleeding still. I have an appointment tomorrow at the hospital for my scan etc and to talk through abortion options (medical/ surgical) I’ve had 3 weeks to think about this now and ideally I’d like the surgical abortion (just to add I’ve had this before when I was young. Until now, November 4, no bleeding at all. Had a surgical removal under local anaesthetic (spinal block) on Friday afternoon so just over 48 hours ago. You made the right choice for yourself. In a weird way it was the best worst experience of my life. Surgical abortion: what does it involve? There are three kinds of surgical abortion: Early surgical abortion (for up to 12 weeks of your pregnancy) Surgical abortion (for between 13-19 weeks) Late surgical abortion (for between 19-24 weeks) Each of these methods is similar in that it involves your doctor performing a vaginal procedure to remove 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 will be a very simple aspiration procedure and you will likely have minimal to no pain after and bleeding similar to that of a period. A medical abortion can be done in a clinic, or sometimes at home if you're less than 10 weeks pregnant. You not being here anymore is not the answer. I, looked at my papers after my abortion and prior to it when I got home and saw there was no signature made or asked to be done by me. It has been 5 weeks now since I last had sex. I wasn't getting out of long term contraception so I agreed to copper iud. A total of 1,596 (13. My emotions were running wild. 5 weeks pregnant due to contraception failure and have decided to terminate. 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. I’m so glad I chose the surgical route as this was far less traumatic for my own well-being. A friend had surgical abortion and was only sedated. I now feel faint when I stand up. After being take into surgery, I was given a local anaesthetic into my cervix which felt like a short sting. So I have a 1 year old and I'm currently 15 week 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 to have my scan tomorrow then they will book in so wait might be even longer. Managed to speak with a GP over the phone. I had a surgical abortion on Monday it went smoothly I had bleeding for a few hours then fe Skip to main content Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to talk navigation Advertisement Sign up Search I had a medical abortion on the 26th Feb this year. i am in my early twenties and dec No pain after to op, first wee there was a lot of blood but by my third wee there was only blood when I wiped and has been like that since. On about day 19 I woke and had flooded a pad, very heavy bleeding and clotting that day and onto A+E at night. This is the first pill used in the medical abortion. I’m also on blood thinners, and also had the copper coil fitted at the same time as TOP. I had an early surgical abortion on Saturday with LA and it went well. Sometimes you may have a short episode of pain with a gush of blood or a clot several weeks after the abortion - contact us if this continues. This was Monday evening. 05pm I had another really awful pain, and then everything just flew out of me, literally. I was given misoprostal, but had no effect to remove any more. Or Email address I had given birth, natural birth, to three kids and nothing compares to that pain, nothing at all. Skip to main content Pressure and some pains in vagina after abortion 0 Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, I have to have an abortion. Got around with crutches after that. Boy was I wrong. Skip to main content Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to talk navigation Advertisement Sign up Search I don't know how 😔 I had a surgical abortion 8 days ago and have had very minimal bleeding then this afternoon I had one random gush of blood I'm just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience, I rang the ward I was treated on and they didn't seem that bothered but I'm freaking out 😳 I don't know what to 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 currently have 11mm retained tissue was left after surgery for miscarriage on September 6. I was expecting more pain but nothing. I also happened to have had both surgical as well as medical abortion. I was 8/9 weeks when i had the abortion, i went for an appointment to discuss my options etc, and booked medical abortion. Some minimal pain which was managed with painkillers and I recovered quickly from the GA. For me, this was incredibly painful, others I have heard have felt it was just like period cramps. Clinic said that if GA she'd have had to stay in London overnight. Never regretted my choice for one second. Even the taxi driver who drove me back to hotel after was an absolute gent. Hi all so I came to decision to have an abortion it was difficult but I have 4 beautiful kids already and I am in too much pain to care for another one. I don't think anyone would have known / noticed I'd had an abortion if I hadn't told them, was just like a period afterwards. Hopefully things will calm down for you & next cycle Husband was supportive but inclined for the abortion. After having my appointment rescheduled multiple times and realising I would have to travel at least 2 hours to have the surgical option I decided to look at other more local choices. 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. Ignoring it can turn it into something far more serious. However it has failed. Im mot sure of you're circumstances but take care mentally its a I’ve had an abortion at about 11 weeks, and also a d&c after a missed mc. I really do feel for you, going through this as well. I was given paracetamol, codeine, gas and air and eventually pethedine which finally worked. I was 15 weeks + but don’t feel it was in any way unkind to the baby, at that gestation they aren’t really I am going to my 20 week scan this week to help make up my mind but have kept my abortion appointments open I have been told the procedure will involve general anaesthesia followed by surgical abortion the thought of it I am dreading :/ I have had to stop working due to my mental health so rely on my dad for financial support & I worry if I Under general. I did it the surgical way, I wish I had chose the medical route, but that involves an over Marie Stopes was physically good care but emotionally traumatic. I had minimal after pain, it was basically just like a longer period but not a painful one. I went for a medical abortion and took the tablets at just over 8 weeks. I had an itchy nose but no pain at all. Hoping to be going home the same night. I had opted for a surgical abortion under general anaesthetic . . I had a medical abortion in 2005 and had cramps about two hours after the first pill (11am). 😔 I haven't had any pain not since the actual abortion took place. It was a difficult decision with a roller coaster of emotions but after a week of thinking it over I decided to go ahead with the termination. 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 Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. For my medical abortion (age 19) I was in extreme pain with very heavy bleeding, eventually admitted to a&e and then passed everything the next night whilst on a ward. You might have seen some of my previous posts I have had a failed surgical abortion. I was looking forward to not being pregnant anymore. Bleeding continued, symptoms remained (although not so bad) & pregnancy test still positive. It was one of the most painful experiences of my life, undoubtedly exacerbated by mental Is there any reason you won’t consider surgical abortion? I think it’s a lot easier in ways, especially this early. I felt fine on Saturday and most of yesterday but yesterday afternoon I've started to Skip to main content Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to talk navigation Advertisement Sign up Search I started with a mild fever after posting this. Bled very heavily 4 weeks after and had positive pregnancy test. I'd say you might have some retained placenta in there which you'll find out on Friday I presume. Now this evening I felt a slight pain when I moved in a certain way but nothing major or constant. I am by accident pregnant almost 11 weeks in a relationship 5 month long. I ended up getting kept in after the surgery as I had tachycardia for 8 hours and white cell count went high. I can’t have another baby again. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing It was 1 ½ weeks later that the surgical termination took place. Pain can also indicate retained tissue, clots, or an ectopic pregnancy Or did it just say 3+. This is because your uterus is contracting to expel the pregnancy tissue and Most often, pain is caused by infection which, if caught early, can be easily treated at home with antibiotics. i am going ahead with a surgical abortion today whilst awake. At your stage of pregnancy I definitely wouldn't go for surgical, much more invasive. Been trying for six years (unexplained infertility)and this was my first Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, Hello I’ve chosen to go ahead with an abortion , this is not the right time for me to have another child . Or Email address I had surgery for MMC, like you it was unsuccessful. I had a medical abortion in the past (taking 2x pill) and that was very different. I filled in a form about my medical history then waited to be called. No nausea or pain except from a minimal cramping. After my IV was in they put in the general anaesthetic and I was asleep. I had a medical abortion due to health issues. I have been referred back to gaenacology but So sorry you're going through this. You then need to: 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. It was suggested another surgery 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 wanted general anaesthetic but they told me I can’t have it and they stopped doing generals. Like literally small. 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 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 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 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 Basically in February (8weeks ago) I had a medical abortion at 5 weeks pregnant. Hi all and Rosie. 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 took the next set of 4 tablets the next day and I cried after doing it as I knew there was no going back. Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. I’m 15 days post abortion and still bleeding. You will honestly be fine don't worry 🌺 Hi has anyone experienced shoulder tip pain after at home medical abortion? Skip to main content Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to talk navigation Advertisement Sign up Search Active discussions Notifications Private messages My feed My lists as the abortion was not that long ago this may be why there is still a positive result I had one in lockdown in October (non surgical ) and it took about 8+weeks before I got a negative result and my first period didn’t come till after that not long before i had the negative result a large lump of tissue removed itself when on the toilet. Dears please help me. It was very painful, not a vaginal pain, but a strong pain inside. “During a medical abortion, the Pain Perception and Experience: Medical vs. Ive had no issues conceiving, if anything i seem to be super fertile. My area isn't doing surgical abortions due to COVID-19. The things to watch out for is if there’s a foul smell or if you have a temp or bad pain that won’t go away. I had the mirena fitted after a surgical termination & I had very similar symptoms (odd discharge, pain etc) and had an infection. How are you now since having to have more tablets really feeling for you having to of had gone through that again. She will be fine xx Then I was ok again day 17/18 light bleeding. I'm 35 have 5 children and I'm currently 10 weeks pregnant. I went back to the clinic and after a scan they found I was still pregnant. No cramps at all. The whole procedure went smoothly and was over really quickly. Due to a medical condition I can’t have a medical abortion, only surgical. and in the U. You walk on special sandals and crutches right from the off. booked in after chickening out on my 2nd round of abortion tablets, For surgical pre 12 weeks it’s a simple dilation and aspiration procedure and relatively simple. It’s so important to do this as others such as myself find it helpful. Want to conceive after surgical abortion 4 replies Khan2021 · 18/06/2021 07:33 Hi, new member here. Ended up having the surgery and I felt nothing. This could be an infection. The test 3 week after abortion confirmed its success. ive had two abortions. I was 6 weeks and it felt like really, really bad period pain. Aww fingers crossed! I literally had my surgical today and my god I wish I hadn’t read stories as that just made it worse. Anyone else still have symptoms after? So 5 week today was the abortion. I have never had sur My emotions were running wild. 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. You then need to:. 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. I was only asleep for 7 mins before being woken up in a recovery room and it was done. I couldn't have hidden that. I had a surgical abortion with GA (I live in another country) and the minute after it happend i felt calm for a second and then regret. I found out I was pregnant over a week ago and a half and instant I waited for 3 hours after the appointment time before I got prepared for surgical but that was the worst part. Had unprotected sex 3rd Oct, the ladies at BPAS said my cycle started again the day after abortion so by that, I shouldn’t have been ovulating but where is my period. I'm booked in for a MVA abortion next week under general anesthesia. Only lasted maybe 30 minutes. At 7. I’ve asked around to people who’ve had both types and almost to a woman they said surgical was easier. It was more painful and happened over 24 hours to pass the tissue. Rested for a week. I thought it had worked but still felt so ill. Bad cramps and bright red very heavy flow now. The surgical abortion depends how far gone you are. Had my surgical termination on 13th, so 4 days ago - have had only very minor brown spotting untill this evening. My mum had a surgical at 13 weeks and she said it was fine, it was over in what felt like a matter of minutes Very painful, lots of faintness, was so glad I was in hospital with good pain relief available. I think it was around 3 weeks after due to another pregnancy scare (Yes, 18, in an abusive relationship and extremely stupid before anyone judges 🙈). I don't like his character while he can't keep secrets and his way of getting angry is by exploding and telling everyone what is happening. Medical abortion. K. There were about 5-6 other girls there at this point. I I'm glad I found this thread (but sorry you are in this position). It may not be GA. Those who said they’d opt for a surgical abortion reported an average It is completely normal to experience abdominal pain similar to period pain after a medical abortion. After advice or similar experiences please. I had a surgical abortion on Saturday under general anaesthetic. While some respondents felt that was an accurate description But about one in eight (13%) said they would rather have a surgical abortion. my hot water bottle was very soothing but the weight of it on my belly was uncomfortable and painful in After that happened the pain was awful, and I just stayed on the loo, too scared to move. I have lost my baby at 11 week . What is the general process after the pills have been vaginally inserted? I have an appointment at sandyford in 2 weeks for a scan to find out how far I am in my pregnancy as it is an accidental pregnancy. I’ve had one medical abortion and one surgical abortion , they were nearly 6 and 11 years ago now . I didn't want anything as they never agree with me, mirena had rotated and strings went missing causing very painful removal. For the surgical, I was only given laughing gas and I most definitely did feel pain, nothing close to delivering a baby, but still pain. I had depression for a long time (years) and the physical pain of the procedure crippled me for months. Heat bag/hot water bottle. Stomach also bloated, whereas was almost flat by the time I went in for surgery. I obviously just want to get the procedure over with but having read a few people’s stories of MVPs I’m really scared of it being a scarring experience. The hours that followed I had light spotting but nothing since the first day. 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 was considering between the two and really thought surgery was the way to go, it’s very quick and a lot less painful. I had a medical abortion (pills by post) just over 3 weeks ago. I answered lots medical questions and discussed options. The pain was only bad for an hour or so and settled a lot after I aborted. 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. I wanted DH with me before and after and he wasn’t allowed. Have you thought about what you will do if you are further along than you think you are and you need a surgical abortion? Or if you are even past 24 weeks? There is a big difference between a 6 week pregnancy and a 10 week even. You are advised to wear pads only afterwards to reduce the risk of infection. However due to how mentally stressed I was after weeks of being in limbo over my decision, I took the first tablet the second I got through the door without even thinking about it any further as I couldn’t take it. So I was booked In for a day procedure. Went back to work after the weekend and had an accident. Flanagan explains. it would come in waves where the peak would make me feel a little nauseous but really nothing too notable, and then i would go back to feeling a very light dull ache. I went to the clinic and they gave me the tablets. Some heavy bleeding that evening but nothing major. They give you tablets to insert vaginally, then it's another 3 hour wait before you get the procedure done. The worse of the sickness is now over but still feeling quite naseous, strong sense of smell, food aversions. Im having a surgical abortion on Wednesday. One at 15, one at 16 and now have a healthy happy 13 year old daughter. After the surgery I felt extremely maternal for two days and longed to have a baby. Ive just came to terms with accepting what I've done. It wasnt an easy decision by any means. Join pregnancy choices and discuss everything related to terminations and surgical & medical abortions. 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. 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. Lots of us in this or similar positions. I do agree that it will only be time that heals this one. Please get checked out. Good luck whichever option you take. You need one after termination, and one a few days after, and if the number is less it means that the action was a success. I'm 11+2 weeks and have a surgical abortion booked for tomorrow. Hey ladies, I'm just posting this question in the hope someone knows the answer as I am abit worried. We have decided to terminate but I a 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. Please help me if you can. 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 asked at the clinic whether I could have a picture of the ultrasound. When you have a medical abortion, a doctor prescribes 2 medicines ("abortion pills"), called mifepristone and misoprostol. Does it take longer with a medical. Everyone experiences it differently. Hi Everyone, I just wanted some advice and hoping some of you can ease my mind. I had a negative test quick quickly after my medical abortion. After describing my symptoms he diagnosed me with a uterine infection following the surgery 😣. My 2 options are to have an MVP under local anaesthetics next Thursday or wait until the 12th of May for a general. Tomorrow I am booked in for a surgical termination under local anaestheti I had a medical abortion at 7 weeks, I won't pretend it didn't hurt because it did (think very very strong period pains) but it wasn't horrific - it was over very quickly with minimal side effects and I felt fine the next day. anyway sorry to hear this isn’t going to plan for you. I had a surgical abortion 8 years ago. Its been a very difficult decision but due to financial issues and just not feeling ready i have made this decision. have anyone experience driving themselves home after a surgical abortion? OP? It's not just you who could get hurt by driving after surgery. I have no one else to speak to, no females I can confide in. It does seem very strong OP. Bleeding is more or less under control, but pain seems to have got worse. How many weeks past abortion were you when had to take more tablets? Did you have a scan. I hope that is some help to you. Thank you My ex winced and after that, he seemed to perk up!!!! I on the other hand was in shock. Please go and get it checked out. Was in sandals at a wedding after 6 weeks ( puffy but fine) . You should feel "less pregnant" in two days and your boobs should hurt considerably less in 5 days. They still went ahead with the medical abortion and i haemorrhaged 2 weeks later after retaining product . I got called up, taken to a room to chang into a surgical gown and put my clothes and belongings into a locker. Lots of pain relief, heavy flow pads or even the ones for bladder weakness. Nurse said it’s completely normal to bleed for anywhere from 3 days to 6 weeks and everyone’s different. I have just been to bpas and I am 8 weeks pregnant. I am so so terrified, especially of the pain I had a missed miscarriage at 12 weeks and I think the management was the same as an abortion. 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. Have back ache, and hips, side, and stomach hurts. The bleeding for me has just been slightly heavier than a heavy period. I took all the steps for the abortion just somehow waiting for a sign that never came. I am still pregnant and booked in for a surgical procedure next week. It was suggested too small for more surgery. I had a surgical abortion 15 years ago and when I woke up all symptoms were gone. I think if it's less than 5mn (sorry unsure exactly) then they can give you the tablets again or wait for your period. I know the answer let your heart decide but I just don't know what my heart wants. I still wasn’t sure of my decision, but put my family and career first and went ahead with it. after waiting 30 mins, i could feel light cramps like an ordinary period. I have to take the first pill in the clinic and the second set in hospital where I’ll be having my medical abortion. I have since experienced awful trapped wind pain in my abdomen and -tmi- rectal area. I started cerelle straight away after the abortion and 3 weeks began having sex again. Hi everyone, Im 33 and recently had a SA (9days ago). There is a dedicated place on mumsnet for discussing abortion and I think you’ll get more advice and support there. 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. My daughter is 6 months old and the fath Skip to main content Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to talk navigation Advertisement Sign up Search I also had a surgical procedure last week at 6weeks gestation and can’t cope with this regret and guilt! I have 2 boys 12 and 4 and I just can’t deal with the what ifs:( my husband was listening to his head all the way and I was mainly agreeing with him but at same time would of just got with it and made it work with a 3rd DC. It's been over 10 years and I haven't been back yet. Bled after surgery then started intermittent bleeding on day 4 after my dr assured my this was normal and it lasted 2 weeks i have since had a normal period and felt fully recovered normal since then. I was in tears. Get support and advice from a caring community. I'm also struggling to go to the toilet but can pass urine fine. The procedure itself was very short, less than 15 minutes. I'm glad you're starting to feel better today. With pain relief the cramping doesn't hurt. Of those women, more than 80% cited pain as a factor in this decision. If you're taking time into account, the surgical is over in minutes and I only had to stay for an hour after, whereas medical took hours and I was a wreck for days. I developed infection too after surgical and it is nasty! I got sent home with antibiotics and the pain went on for so long! Since have been left with chronic pain and possible scarring. I feel super scared right now and even more irresponsible than before. The fact you're getting a scan is great. 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 In Scotland there’s no option for a surgical unfortunately. 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. so i have unfortunately had to have three abortions. I was so so set on the procedure and from the moment I found out I just couldn’t fathom having I'm a massive worrier and think I might have an infection. I know now that coils shouldn't be fitted at the same time as terminations because they Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. I cried more than I cried being pregnant. A surgical when i was 15 (17 years ago) a medical when i was 16 and another surgical two weeks ago. Very scary. I've never truly recovered and never forgiven myself despite it being 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 “After an abortion, whether it’s medical or surgical, generally the side effects will be mild to moderate menstrual-like cramping and vaginal bleeding similar to that of a menstrual cycle,” Dr. I Do remember being extremely tired, exhausted - and needed to rest for several days. This was two weeks ago. The pain was definitely manageable. I was given some painkillers which worked well but did throw up. Not even a blood when you are having a period. I experienced the chills first night of the meds but tolerable. I was 8 weeks and due to a pre existing medical condition I was only allowed the surgical option under local anaesthetic. Some women like to take HCB (beta) hormone blood tests to control for pregnancy. I think women need to be told about what happens after an abortion too. Click here for more information on bleeding after the abortion pill under 10 weeks. I found that a bit strange. anyway let me know how your getting on 💐 and hope your ok x Hi, I posted previously explaining I've just found out I'm pregnant and due to a number of reasons (financial problems, would need bigger house, comin Pain after surgical management 20 replies KittyFantastica · 27/03/2024 11:05 Hello, I had ERPC on 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) Thanks so much for sharing your abortion story, I’m not too sure if you’ll see this but I had a medical abortion a few days ago and took the second lot of tablets at home. I feel so alone right now. Skip to main content Skip to main navigation Bleeding after medical abortion hopefully so i actually had to have a mva Thursday for my products they told me on first scan was 21 mm to small for surgery after going back multiple times with pain seeing different gynes getting fobbed off with its soo small To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet There was light spotting for a further week after that. He asked me if I wanted a hug but I didn’t want him near me. Hi @sarahb19 I had a surgical abortion a week ago today. I then got taken to the room before the surgical room and waited for my turn laid on the bed. I would still choose surgical over again. i hope you are able to conclude this situation soon x Quote Mine was a vacuum abortion, that was cramping and some light bleeding but after 24 hours or so, I was feeling okay. I'm supposed to take the oral tablet in about 10mins (24hrs before appointment) and can find very little information on I had an abortion a few weeks ago. Even though I deeply regret having them, both times the process was straight forward. When I had Erpc (same as surgical abortion) it was a whole lot easier and I hardly bled afterwards. I understand surgery wouldn’t be painful as apparently it isn’t but by all accounts the medical management is worse than the natural. The vacuum aspiration is then carried out shortly after. What happens during an abortion. There will be better days again. Instead of second surgery I had a chemical abortion and passed the tissue naturally. I am going for a surgical abortion on Monday and I have to take the Mifepristone pill 24 hours before (tomorrow) before the procedure to soften my cervix. 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 am currently pregnant again with my husband and unfortunately decided this isn’t something we want but he had a vasectomy so this was never on our cards. I have chosen medical abortion when received the phone call but have changed my mind after reading bad reviews about medical abortion. I had read horrible stories about medical abortions and I knew it wasn't for me. I have no pain, no fever, I feel ok other than metallic taste in my mouth. Only to take the test given after abortion to take 3 weeks later and it has came back positive. I most certainly don’t feel pregnant. ivt yamywwe bbik xlxdpn lziaxoz pxzkf iemugh uarm sqf zuhvwvr