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Pain after surgical abortion mumsnet I was 6 weeks and it felt like really, really bad period pain. A little pain but more like a pinch for a few days. How many weeks past abortion were you when had to take more tablets? Did you have a scan. From what I had read, I understood that hopefully the pain would be limited- and over fairly quickly. Apr 15, 2015 · I agree Psipsina -- I had an infection after a surgical abortion, had exactly the same symptoms (sharp pains, heavy bleeding a couple of days after the procedure) and was in hospital for five days on IV antibiotics. For me, this was incredibly painful, others I have heard have felt it was just like period cramps. Its been a very difficult decision but due to financial issues and just not feeling ready i have made this decision. I was put fully under though so that was why. The cold I had the day after was the main reason I was in bed. I don’t remember much pain or bleeding at all after either procedure OP. Mar 6, 2023 · Had my surgical termination on 13th, so 4 days ago - have had only very minor brown spotting untill this evening. Ramping and bleeding for up to 3 days afterwards. Regarding regret, no one can help you there. Really, really, seek medical advice urgently. It was fine. Apr 21, 2022 · Hey guys. She will be fine xx Nov 3, 2022 · I called up bpas, after some difficult consideration, religion wise, but decided I couldn’t have a baby yet due to my ill physical and mental health, who didn’t have any availability locally until after the 10 week mark had passed so I had to go for surgical which honestly scared me at the thought. I was fine after a week. You not being here anymore is not the answer. I don't know what I was expecting really. I’m 41, I’ve got 2 lovely DC aged 5 and 3 and a supportive DH. I wasn’t aware that my main local hospital actually did abortions, it was nothing I was aware of before. Sep 1, 2022 · after a whole movie and a half, (3 hours, ish) cramping had gotten much worse. Nov 14, 2024 · Some minimal pain which was managed with painkillers and I recovered quickly from the GA. 6 days later I was allowed home after 4 hours of surgery to repair my womb. I’m also on blood thinners, and also had the copper coil fitted at the same time as TOP. The D&C also meant that everything was removed. It’s just that for me and some women it turned out to be the wrong choice . I’m still working through my feelings with a therapist but I’m completely fine physically. So I was booked In for a day procedure. i am going ahead with a surgical abortion today whilst awake. I hope everything goes well for your daughter. It’s short lived and over in less than two minutes but as I say for me, this was much worse than period pain. Feb 20, 2018 · The idea of opting for this sort of abortion rather than medical abortion is that with medical abortion it can lead to heavy. And shouldn’t drive for 48 hours actually. The hours that followed I had light spotting but nothing since the first day. I chose a surgical abortion- awake, with local anaesthetic (I have a fear of GAs). I then went into shock and had extreme pain after the procedure. This usually goes away within 1 day. Apr 14, 2016 · It's been a month and half after I've had the op for the abortion i was 11 weeks gone, near enough 12 and had the marina coil put in straight after. Only you know why you want to terminate and what your situation is like. I was quite groggy after and they said I'd need to be home for 24 hours. No cramping, very faint (VERY) spotting when I went to the loo for maybe 2 weeks after. You are advised to wear pads only afterwards to reduce the risk of infection. Jan 15, 2021 · I had a surgical after a miscarriage so same procedure obviously. Apr 26, 2022 · This is why I’m still pro choice and would never tell a women not to get an abortion. I had minimal after pain, it was basically just like a longer period but not a painful one. Feb 4, 2022 · Sorry to hear that you've been suffering with pain. After an abortion, you may get: tummy cramps or pain for a few days; vaginal bleeding – this can last for several weeks after a medical or surgical abortion; The medicines used in a medical abortion can also cause diarrhoea and make you feel sick. Oct 30, 2019 · I’ve had an abortion at about 11 weeks, and also a d&c after a missed mc. Whereas with a surgical abortion once it's done it's all done. I Nov 25, 2024 · Abortion is such a traumatic and emotional experience but please try and remember you were ok before this and you can be ok after this. the pregnancy test they send you was negative at 3 weeks & period returned as usual pretty much exactly 4 weeks after I took the tablets. And there’s not much help available after either , once it’s done it’s done . I answered lots medical questions and discussed options. after a few waves of very intense pain, i took double the dose of codeine & ibuprofen. How are you now since having to have more tablets really feeling for you having to of had gone through that again. 😔 I haven't had any pain not since the actual abortion took place. Was a long time ago but recall vaguely that pain afterwards was like bad period pain. Nov 15, 2024 · I have had 4 miscarriages 1 live birth who is now 2, I don't want anymore but the pill had failed, so abortion is the only route to go down, I'm 11 weeks and only reason it's taken this long is I had a big bleed few weeks ago and thought I had miscarriaged, can you tell me your experiences of the surgery I'm planning on being awake Dec 28, 2022 · Aside from the couple of hours sickness with the second set of pills it was totally manageable, I could go about my daily life, look after the kids etc. May 25, 2019 · I had a surgical at 10 weeks and 4 days. I was 13 weeks at the time of the procedure which was delayed to to a lack of appointments and being unable to decide what to do. Jan 13, 2023 · After having my appointment rescheduled multiple times and realising I would have to travel at least 2 hours to have the surgical option I decided to look at other more local choices. almost unbearable if im being honest. May 13, 2019 · You can’t drive yourself home after a general anaesthetic. i felt nauseous, very faint and very weak. The surgical one (which i chose because I felt that in Jan 6, 2020 · Hi all, so today after a few very hard weeks of thinking and crying. Jan 15, 2018 · When I woke up initially I had horrific pain they said it was the uterus contracting but they give you pain meds and then it was all over. I Do remember being extremely tired, exhausted - and needed to rest for several days. May 10, 2015 · What I feel I do need to talk about is the experience of the abortion itself. Mar 18, 2024 · I had an abortion last Wednesday and I’m not coping. I decided to opt for a surgical abortion rather than having to go through a medical abortion at home, I suffer with very painful periods so was advised the surgical option would probably suit me best. . The whole procedure went smoothly and was over really quickly. Hope all goes well for you Aug 1, 2020 · Or did it just say 3+. I’m glad you don’t regret yours and have done well with your life after and now have children x Jul 22, 2018 · Hi all so I came to decision to have an abortion it was difficult but I have 4 beautiful kids already and I am in too much pain to care for another one. I had an surgical abortion 6weeks+3days ago for personal reasons. Emotionally I have been up and down but this was expected. The bleeding took twelve days to stop but wasn't unpleasant. I keep playing it over and over in my head. You have so much more to see and do and experience in life and you have people in your life who love and value you. Aug 20, 2022 · I had a surgical abortion a few weeks ago under sedation (not GA but I was not awake). Sep 8, 2023 · The vacuum aspiration is then carried out shortly after. If the abortion was carried out at a clinic, you do not 4 days ago · Women who may report less pain with a medication abortion include those who have experienced labor or given birth vaginally and women who have painful menstrual cramps every month, such as those 5 days ago · While two thirds (1,047) of respondents said they would choose a medical abortion if needed in future, around one in eight (13%; 202) said they would have a surgical abortion. Have you thought about what you will do if you are further along than you think you are and you need a surgical abortion? Or if you are even past 24 weeks? There is a big difference between a 6 week pregnancy and a 10 week even. Hoping to be going home the same night. I still haven't had my period and me and my partner are trying to get pregnant again, we had been trying 2 days after the abortion. Bad cramps and bright red very heavy flow now. Has anyone had any experiences of getting pregnant so soon after a abortion or is it most likley i will get my period first. i didnt have the strength Jun 5, 2024 · Hi, sorry don’t know the technical name for this procedure so Apologies in advance if it offends anyone, I have one of these booked in after chickening out on my 2nd round of abortion tablets, just couldn’t do it at home for hours in end without a medical Nov 25, 2020 · I felt a bit guilty straight after my abortion but hormones and honestly now I feel nothing (I don't even really think about it unless something like this comes up) - the pain for me was like a bad period, I'd suggest pain killers, hot water bottle, chocolate and a film day - maybe ask someone to look after DD for the day and you take your time to recover Jul 14, 2011 · I had the surgical option nearly 18 years ago at the age of 24 after the pill failed and I was in and out the same day. There will be better days again. the pain kind of took a hold of me before i realised what was happening. Boy was I wrong. Mar 3, 2024 · So I’ve recently had a surgical abortion I was 12 weeks and 3 days I’ve been bleeding for a week and 2 days I very much regret my choice and decision, and for the people who have had surgical abortion and tried to get pregnant straight after I was wondering how long it had taken to conceive again? Sep 6, 2024 · I contacted them with an online form and received a phonecall back the next day. cjxw hdmxthb bzkg syma avhy zcjj qwt iah filqkxu qemb