What Are the Warning Signs of Infection After Abortion?
An infection could potentially occur after any abortion procedure. Though not every woman will experience this issue, knowing the signs is critical if you’re considering this option.
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In the meantime, continue reading to learn more about the signs of infection.
Infection: What You Should Know
Signs of infection can vary based on the abortion method. Knowing these signs is crucial to protecting your health and seeking medical attention if needed.
Medical abortion uses drugs to end the pregnancy. While taking these drugs causes bleeding and cramping, there are specific signs of infection to look for:
- Fever lasting more than 24 hours
- Foul-smelling vaginal discharge
Surgical abortion uses a combination of drugs, surgical tools, and suctioning to end the pregnancy. Mild cramping and light spotting can occur for several days after the procedure.
However, signs of infection differ and include:
- Fever
- Unusual or foul-smelling vaginal discharge
- Pain (i.e., severe abdominal cramps)
Before making a pregnancy decision, discussing the risks and side effects of abortion with a healthcare provider and evaluating all options is crucial. You deserve all the information needed to decide with your health in mind.
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All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
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Pregnancy Testing
If you suspect you may be pregnant, you should speak with a trusted medical provider or pregnancy clinic. By discussing the best time to test and confirming your results with a quality pregnancy test and ultrasound, you can be sure of the results and begin planning your next step.
Ultrasound
Ultrasounds use high-frequency sound waves to receive information that can be seen as an image on a screen. Determine what choices you have with an ultrasound. An ultrasound will alert you of any possible complications. It is an important step of the pregnancy confirmation process, as it confirms three different aspects of your pregnancy.
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We offer pregnancy confirmation services at our Mobile Unit! Here is more about our pregnancy services, provided at no cost to you and completely confidential. If for some reason you can't come to us, we can come to you with our mobile unit.
