Post-Abortion Recovery: Understanding Normal Symptoms & Pain Relief

Question
I just had a surgical abortion yesterday. My questions or concern is...i'm hardly bleeding today, I get bloated after I eat, I've been having a couple of dizzy spells, and I started getting pretty bad cramps after my first bowel movement...is that normal? Not only that, but the Dr. also inserted my IUD. I chose ParaGard.

Answer
The symptoms you are having are all normal. You should take Ibuprophen 800 mg every 6 hours for the cramping. It will help with the cramping from the IUD. Try taking a stool softener and increase your water intake to help with bloating and prevent constipation. Drinking fluids will prevent dehydration and prevent dizziness.

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