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The abortion will usually take place between 2-12 hours after receiving treatment. You should expect to bleed and pass blood clots. You may continue to bleed on and off for up to 4 weeks. If bleeding does not occur after 7 days of receiving part 2 of the treatment then you should phone the Aftercare Line.
Please call us is if:
• Youvomitwithinthefirst30minutesof administering Misoprostol between your gum and cheek as you may need to attend the clinic again to repeat the medication.
• Itismorethan24hourssinceyoutookyour Misoprostol and you still have intense or severe pain, feel sick, have abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting or weakness that is not helped by medication, rest, a hot water bottle or a heating pad.
• Youhaveminimalornobleedingwithin7days
• Youhaveafeverover37.8°C
• Youhaveanunpleasant-smellingdischargefrom
your vagina
• Ifyourpregnancytestispositiveafter4weeks
Telephone 999 or get your support person to phone for an ambulance immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms:
• Whenpassingthepregnancy,soakingthicksanitary pads every 5 – 10 minutes and passing blood clots larger than the size of your hand is not normal and you should attend your local A&E department
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