Learning about your pregnancy options is the best way to make an informed decision about your health. While abortion is one of them, the procedure can come with certain risks that can become detrimental to your health. One of these risks is infection.
Continue reading to learn more about possible warning signs of infection and what you should do to receive help. You deserve to seek medical attention if you are feeling unwell.
What Are the Signs of Infection?
According to the Mayo Clinic, possible signs of infection following an 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
If you experience any of these symptoms following a medical or surgical abortion, do not wait to seek medical treatment. Go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
What About My Risk of Incomplete Abortion?
An incomplete abortion occurs when some of the pregnancy tissue is left behind in the uterus after a medical or surgical abortion. This happens more often than you may think and can result in serious medical complications. Incomplete abortions are very dangerous and require emergency treatment, which may include needing a surgical abortion procedure to remove the pregnancy tissue.
Signs of a possible incomplete abortion include:
- Moderate to heavy vaginal bleeding
- Pelvic or abdominal pain
Regardless of how you feel after an abortion, you should always follow up with your medical provider to ensure that you are in good health.
I Want to Learn More About Infection Following an Abortion
If you want to learn more about possible abortion risks, or if you are interested in knowing more about other pregnancy options such as adoption or parenting, Life Choices is here for you.
We can help you learn about all your choices in a safe, caring environment. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
*We do not perform or refer for abortions.