Post-Abortion Bleeding: What's Normal & When to Worry - Expert Advice

Question
hello pat,
i was 5 weeks pregnant. i had mifepristone and after 24hr 1 dose of misoprostol.i repeated misoprostol each hour until the bleeding starts. after 3 doses bleeding started.I'm worried because only one day i had heavy bleeding, 2nd day the bleeding is very low.is it necessary to bleed 3-4 days heavily after termination or it depends on the pregnancy weeks. normally i do not have heavy periods.
thanks

Answer
G'day, sonia,

You really should be checked by a doctor. You may have had an incomplete abortion. If you put any Misoprostol in your vagina, you are at risk for a massive infection that could kill you within hours. Nobody will be able to tell you over the internet what is happening with your body. Abortion is very dangerous, and those pills are especially dangerous. The manufacturer of Misoprostol states that no pregnant woman should take it because of the possibility it could harm or kill her. Women often bleed to death after taking these drugs as well.

There are organizations in Oz that have doctors affiliated with them, who can help you. Please call 1 300 792 798 to find the organization which is closest to you.

You deserve better than abortion. Make sure that you are living your life so that you don't have to live with the fear of pregnancy. Don't rely on "protection" or birth control. They are not reliable. Please don't ever have another abortion. Keep yourself safe. Please go to the doctor, and then let me know what you find out. Feel free to write back any time.