Risks of Medical Abortion

Risks Associated with Medical Abortion

Fertility risks related to medical abortion: The first medication induces a miscarriage, with no greater risk than a natural miscarriage. If everything goes normally, your fertility will not be compromised by a medical abortion.

Pain can be significant during medical abortion treatment. I prescribe strong painkillers to help you manage it.

Bleeding is often very heavy during a medical abortion. It is a sign of the effectiveness of the medical abortion. You have medications to increase blood coagulation if needed.

In rare cases, heavy bleeding may require an emergency aspiration (or curettage).

In less than 3% of cases, partial retention of the embryo or even a persistent pregnancy may occur after a medical abortion. In such cases, aspiration may be necessary to empty the uterus.

It is advisable to take an iron supplement to prevent anemia and fatigue following the medical abortion.

Nausea is very common during medical abortion, and you have medication to limit it.

The previously described complications may, in rare cases, cause difficulties in becoming pregnant again.

In case of very heavy bleeding during the medical abortion protocol, there is a very rare risk of blood transfusion, or even a risk to life or serious sequelae.

Certain risks may be influenced by your condition, medical history, or medication you are taking. It is imperative to inform me of your medical history (personal and family) and all medications you are taking.