AboutDanielle Expertise I can answer questions regarding medical and surgical abortion, questions about abortion in general, like moral and religious issues concerning the procedure. I'm happy to answer questions, have discussions, and provide further information, like pro-choice websites and organizations.
Experience I have people close to me who have gotten abortions, I know the current abortion issues, and I have researched abortion in depth for a long time.
Question QUESTION: Hey,
i just had an abortion 11 days back.i was 5weeks pregnant.After suction bled for a 4days and then the bleeding stopped,was on medicine throughout.the abortion was very painful as she did not give me anesthesia.i went through hell.i did a urine test yesterday and it still came out positive.i got scared and got an ultrasound as suggested by your site and it seems a piece is still way up in the uterous.i am ver tense and dont know what to do now.will it develope into a baby?do i have to go through a 2nd DNC?any suggestions as i do not want to go through that procedure again please.i have started spotting again since yesterday.
please please help me.
rameen.
ANSWER: Hello Rameen,
Well, at first I'd say that it'd be perfectly normal for a pregnancy test to come out positive, because the hormone that detects the pregnancy is still pretty high takes a while to go back to normal. Bleeding off and on is also normal.
To start off, from what you say, you had an incomplete abortion, which is usually pretty rare, but since you were under 6 weeks, the embryo was extremely small and could easily be missed. If you have the number of your clinic, call, because this may lead to an infection. It will not develop into a baby. The doctor may need to repeat the procedure.
I know some patients do not receive anesthesia because of insurance reasons, but if you haven't already, you can check out and see if you can get anesthesia, which will make the procedure easier. I'm sorry it's so painful, but having the 2nd procedure (if necessary) will be a lot better than you being harmed due to an infection.
Good luck :)
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QUESTION: hello
thankyou so much for responding so quickly:)m glad someone cares:)
can the remaining piece be terminated by medication??as you know after that painful procedure,i would prefer medication to get the rest of it out.as for me to go back to the doctor or any doctor is next to impossible.my family will nt like it.
please advice
Thankyou
Rameen
Answer Hello again :) of course, I'm sure your family also cares about how you are doing as well :)
There are rumored ways to terminate pregnancies/cause miscarriages (vitamin c, herbs, etc.). But they are extremely unsafe, and would most likely lead to serious injury.
Is there ANY way at all to go see a doctor/visit a clinic? Even just to check up on the post-abortion process? If there is a Planned Parenthood clinic anywhere nearby, I strongly recommend going. Or some place that gives free exams/testing.
It sounds like it was a really painful procedure, which is unfortunate :/ If it comes down to where you have to get another DNC, I'd hope your family would understand it is a medical procedure that is necessary for your health. And know, that with anesthesia, if it's possible, the pain would be FAR less. The worst would most likely be heavy cramping afterwards.
But, it seems like a tough situation you're talking about. Just remember that if you start to bleed heavily, get to a doctor ASAP, b/c that is definitely bad, and a possible sign of infection.
