Signs of Infection After an Abortion Fever. Unusual or smelly discharge. Abdominal pain or tenderness. Bleeding more than expected. Nausea or vomiting. Diarrhoea. What are the risks after abortion? Complications may include: Heavy Bleeding. Infection. Incomplete Abortion. Damage to the Cervix. Scarring of the Uterine Lining. Perforation of the Uterus.Read More →
It is a crime to get an abortion because you or your family do not want a girl child. If you get an abortion after you come to know the sex of the foetus, you can be punished with jail time of up to three or seven years depending onRead More →
Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a surgical procedure used to remove any remaining tissue from the uterus after a miscarriage or abortion. 1 During the procedure, a spoon-shaped device called a curette is used to gently scrape the lining of the uterine wall. Suction can also be used to aidRead More →
Risk Summary: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) use in pregnant women at 30 weeks gestation and later may cause premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus; NSAID use at 20 weeks gestation or later may cause fetal renal dysfunction leading to oligohydramnios and, in some cases, neonatal renal … Which antibioticRead More →
A miscarriage can last anywhere from hours to weeks. While a woman may have only light bleeding and cramping, another may bleed for several days. Usually, the physical process of a miscarriage happens gradually and resolves within 2 weeks. Can threatened abortion be treated? Many cases of threatened abortion requireRead More →
In Gauteng, West Rand: Leratong and Dr Yusuf Dadoo Hospitals are designated healthcare facilities which provide the legal termination of pregnancy services. These hospitals combined performs about 500 abortions per year, most of which are by teenagers (West Rand obstets & gynae unit, 2011). What is the legal age forRead More →
In Gauteng, West Rand: Leratong and Dr Yusuf Dadoo Hospitals are designated healthcare facilities which provide the legal termination of pregnancy services. These hospitals combined performs about 500 abortions per year, most of which are by teenagers (West Rand obstets & gynae unit, 2011). What is the legal age forRead More →
A woman undergoing a surgical abortion will experience little pain during the procedure because doctors give the woman a local or general anesthetic. However, the person may experience some cramping for a few days afterward. How do you feel when aborting? The emotional aspects of having an abortion are differentRead More →
A woman undergoing a surgical abortion will experience little pain during the procedure because doctors give the woman a local or general anesthetic. However, the person may experience some cramping for a few days afterward. How do you feel when aborting? The emotional aspects of having an abortion are differentRead More →