How Long Do Severe Bleeding Remain After Abortion Pill Intake?

Posted on Thu, 15 Dec 2016

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Question : I am 6 weeks pregnant. I have to travel abroad on 27 dec. If i consume abortion pill on 16 dec.Will bleeding stop till 27
How can I confirm that abortion is complete.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Bleeding for maximum 15 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Abortion process starts within 2 days of taking misoprostol of the medical abortion. It continues for maximum 15 days.
Abortion is complete if the bleeding is like or just more than the periods for 7-10 days. Confirmation can be done by ultrasound.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (42 minutes later)

I got to know that I am pregnant today morning. I had taken papaya and vitamin C tablets yesterday. I got spotting twice in the evening. Its just spotting and not proper bleeding as in case of periods.Should I still consume mifeprestone or this has already led to miscarriage

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not reliable methods

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
These methods are not reliable method of abortion.
You should take mifepristone and misoprostol for abortion, under the guidance a registered medical practitioner.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (2 days later)

I have taken mifepristone and misopristol tablests. I can feel the changes in my body but not bleeding has begun after 12 hours of consuming misopristol. What should i do?
I have taken MMR 2 months back.Does this abortion pills have some relation with MMR like its not working

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wait for 24 hours

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
You should wait for atleast 24 hours after taking misoprostol for the bleeding to start.
No, MMR has no relation with the abortion process or the efficacy of the pills.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar