Patient's question:
The day before yesterday, I just had a medication abortion. Recently, I've been experiencing some stomach pain and some bleeding. What are the symptoms of an incomplete medication abortion?Doctor's answer:
Incomplete medication abortion can lead to persistent vaginal bleeding that lasts much longer than expected or dark, prolonged bleeding. It may also be accompanied by lower abdominal pain. An MRI examination may reveal residual tissue inside the uterus, while a blood test for hCG will show no increase. Generally, it is necessary to determine the amount of residual tissue through careful examination to decide whether medication or a D&C procedure should be performed. Additionally, antibiotics should be used to prevent inflammation and infection.