AboutDoctor Joan Expertise I can answer medical questions related to ending early pregnancy (up to 12 weeks). I have expertise in the abortion pill (RU486), the Aspiration Procedure (Manual Vacuum Aspiration) and surgical abortion. I can help you to understand the procedures, what to expect, possible complications.
Experience I am a family doctor who is an expert in early abortion care. I have provided abortions for over 12 years.
Organizations National Abortion Federation
American Association of Family Physicians
Expert: Doctor Joan Date: 10/8/2007 Subject: hi joan ,
Question I am of 22 now and i am from india.I was having pregnancy of 5 weeks but, i went to a clinic for abortion on 2nd of sept. There i got 3 pills .I was been advised that i must take one of that pill on the same day itself and the second one after completion of 24 hours, i.e. on 24th sept. after 4 or 5 hours , i started heavily bleeding and it continued for 2 days and from that very day i am having continuous bleeding till now (8th oct). What to do ?.Is any thing serious ? I m financially and economically very weak. I m not married and me n my partner both r to much worried and we live in depression. day by i m getting week .Please Joan , help me ? I m very much ashamed of myself.
Please help me ....i m waiting for your reply please help me out asap... thanks.
Answer Dear Kim,
This is completely normal. The abortion pill is generally a very safe method and a good way to end an early pregnancy. However, it does have the side effect of lengthy bleeding afterward. THIS IS NORMAL, and nothing to worry about. Often times it can last for weeks, and sometimes months. More than likely it will start to get lighter, and sometimes it will stop and start, like spotting. This is also normal.
If you are feeling weak, you might take some iron tablets over the counter - one a day should be enough.
You might find it helpful to read my website: earlyabortionoptions.com - it has more information on the abortion pill that you might find helpful.
Kim, there is nothing to be ashamed of. You made a decision that you needed to make. You ended the pregnancy weeks before an embryo developed. You made a responsible decision for you life. Sometimes we all need to make difficult decisions because life is not ideal, and we are looking toward a better life in the future. You can look forward to being married and being excited about having a baby when you are ready.
Good luck to you!
Doctor Joan
