What Are the Signs of an Incomplete Abortion?
An incomplete abortion is a complication that can happen after an abortion. Incomplete abortions can threaten your health because they could lead to a potentially life-threatening infection.
If you’re considering abortion or have already had one, it’s essential to understand the signs of an incomplete abortion. Read on to learn more about what to look for and how to protect your health before an abortion.
Or, if you want to talk to someone about free pregnancy services and resources, contact Options For Her today to schedule a confidential appointment.
Signs of an Incomplete Abortion
An incomplete abortion happens when parts of the terminated pregnancy remain in your uterus.
If you’ve had an abortion, signs you may be experiencing an incomplete abortion include:
- Heavy bleeding — soaking two or more pads an hour for two hours
- Severe abdominal or back pain
- Fever lasting more than 24 hours
- Foul-smelling vaginal discharge
What Should I Do if I’m Having Signs of Incomplete Abortion?
If you’ve recently had an abortion and are experiencing signs of an incomplete abortion, it’s critical to be examined by your healthcare provider.
During this visit, your healthcare provider may do the following during the examination:
- Ask if you saw the gestational sac or other parts of the pregnancy
- Determine how much bleeding you’ve had
If an incomplete abortion is suspected, you will likely be given an ultrasound.
How Can I Protect My Health Before an Abortion?
If you are still considering abortion, it’s essential to receive an ultrasound first. This scan can help determine key details you need to stay safe. These details include:
- Pregnancy gestational age: Certain abortion methods, like medical abortion, are only FDA-approved if your pregnancy is ten weeks gestation or under.
- Pregnancy location: This is vital for ruling out a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy, which is when your pregnancy grows outside the uterus.
- Pregnancy viability: Roughly 26% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, and it’s possible to experience one without immediate signs. If you’ve had a miscarriage, you will need medical follow-up care to ensure complications don’t arise.
Next Steps
Making a decision for your unplanned pregnancy can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone in this process. At Options For Her, we’re here for you with free pregnancy resources, services, and information to help you make an informed decision.
If you’re considering abortion, contact us today to receive a free, limited ultrasound to get the information you need to stay safe. All appointments and services are free and confidential.
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.
Mobile Unit
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.
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.
Mobile Unit
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.
