What can you expect when taking a medical abortion pill at home?
At our how womens clinic in Empangeni. There are two pills necessary to complete an early medical abortion which must be taken within 48 hours of each other.
The first pill is a tablet, this blocks progesterone, a hormone that is needed for your pregnancy to continue. The =e tablet is taken orally with a glass of water. We then advise that you wait one to two days before taking the next pill.
After your 24-48-hour break, you will take a tablet which causes the body to expel the pregnancy from the womb. Our pack comes with an instruction leaflet, which provides you with full details on how and when to take the tablets. As the second pill starts the contractions to expel the fetus from the womb, we suggest taking a pain killer 10 minutes before.Symptoms of Pregnancy
MISSED PERIOD. TENDER OR SWOLLEN BREASTS. FEELING OR BEING SICK (ANYTIME OF THE DAY). ALTERED SENSE OF TASTE OR SMELL. TIREDNESS. NEEDING TO URINATE (WEE) MORE OFTEN.
What can you expect after the treatment is taken?
When taking the early medical abortion at home, you are likely to see some bleeding. This can vary from woman to woman, with some having heavy bleeding and quite a lot of pain, while others have very little bleeding and mild pain. Most women are in between the two, however, it is important to remember that this is not a completely pain-free procedure.
The abortion usually takes place between 4 and 6 hours following the insertion of the tablets however in some cases the abortion can take place earlier or later (up to 7 days later).
How is this different from taking the pills in the womens clinic in Gauteng?
We have tried to keep the abortion pill online process very similar to you being at the clinic. The only thing that will change is where you receive any treatments. We have made this decision to ensure our clients remain comfortable and safe throughout the pandemic and this process. It is important to remember that we are contactable throughout the process and available to support you. When you receive your pills, there will be a help number that you are free to call.