I had a medical abortion yesterday, and I have experienced heavy bleeding and clots. What if the abortion does not occur completely?
After a medical abortion, heavy bleeding with clots can be normal for 1 to 2 days, as the uterus empties. However, if bleeding is so heavy that you soak more than 2 pads per hour for 2 hours, or you have severe pain, fever, foul-smelling discharge, or dizziness, it may mean the abortion is incomplete and needs urgent medical care. Please follow up with your gynaecologist, who may advise an ultrasound to confirm completion. Do not delay seeking help if symptoms worsen.