Medication.
Doxycycline, Azithromycin and Flagyl
are antibiotics to help prevent infections. Take this medication exactly as written on your prescription bottle. Methergine/Ergotamine help to shrink the uterus to its normal size.
Is doxycycline used after abortion?
Antibiotics effective against reproductive tract organisms (including chlamydiae) should be given to the patient on the day of the abortion. Traditionally,
doxycycline is used
; 200 mg is given before the procedure. After the procedure, Rho(D) immune globulin is given to women with Rh-negative blood.
How can I prevent infection after medical abortion?
Antibiotics
are sometimes given to prevent infections when you have an abortion. You might also be prescribed antibiotics if you show signs of an infection after the procedure. Avoid having sex for at least 2-3 weeks after the pregnancy termination, or at least until the bleeding has stopped.
What are signs of an incomplete abortion?
- Bleeding more than expected.
- Bleeding that doesn’t get lighter after the first few days.
- Bleeding that lasts more than three weeks.
- Very severe pain or cramps.
- Pain that lasts longer than a few days.
- Discomfort when anything presses on your belly.
What vitamins should I take after abortion?
Take in extra vitamins: As per your doctor’s advice take
multi-vitamins like iron, calcium and other basic vitamins
that can help you restore your energy.
What happens to your stomach after an abortion?
After having an abortion, you’ll probably have
some period-type pains, stomach cramps and vaginal bleeding
. This should start to gradually improve after a few days, but can last for 1 to 2 weeks. This is normal and is usually nothing to worry about. The bleeding is usually similar to normal period bleeding.
What are the signs of infection after abortion?
- Fever.
- Unusual or smelly discharge.
- Abdominal pain or tenderness.
- Bleeding more than expected.
- Nausea or vomiting.
- Diarrhoea.
How do you get rid of an incomplete abortion?
Introduction:
Surgical treatment
is the treatment of choice for the management of incomplete abortion. Uterine curettage is a procedure widely used; manual vacuum aspiration is another safe therapeutic option. Long-term complications of these methods are intrauterine adhesions and adenomyosis.
Can antibiotics treat incomplete abortion?
The value of routine antibiotics before surgical evacuation of the uterus in women with incomplete abortion is controversial. In some health centres antibiotic prophylaxis is advised; in others antibiotics
are only prescribed when there are signs of infection
.
What color is the blood after an abortion?
Bleeding may be
spotty, dark brown
, and include clots. Often there is no bleeding for the first few days immediately following the abortion, then hormonal changes may cause bleeding as heavy as a period around the third or fifth day and increased cramping.
Is weight gain normal after an abortion?
The abortion pill
will not make you gain or lose weight
.
How many days it will take to recover after abortion?
Rest when you feel tired. Getting enough sleep will help you recover. Most women can return to normal activities
1 to 2 days after
the procedure. Ask your doctor when you can return to strenuous exercise.
How soon after abortion can you get infection?
Infection. Symptoms of fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, pain, and belly tenderness will usually start
within 2 to 3 days
of the procedure. But you can have a serious infection without fever.
Can misoprostol cause damage to the womb?
Misoprostol can cause
birth defects, premature birth, uterine rupture, miscarriage
, or incomplete miscarriage and dangerous uterine bleeding. Do not use misoprostol if you are pregnant.
What is an incomplete abortion and what causes it?
Incomplete abortion is a pregnancy that is
associated with vaginal bleeding, dilatation of the cervical canal, and passage of products of conception
. Usually, the cramps are intense, and the vaginal bleeding is heavy.
What are the signs and symptoms of incomplete miscarriage?
Signs of an incomplete miscarriage
bleeding that carries on and doesn’t settle down
.
passing blood clots
.
increasing tummy pain
, which may feel like cramps or contractions. a raised temperature (fever) and flu-like symptoms.
