How long do you bleed after an abortion pill?

How long will the bleeding last after abortion pills?

Light bleeding can continue for 1-3 weeks after using abortion pills, but times may vary. Then the normal menstrual period usually returns after 4-6 weeks.

The heaviest bleeding typically occurs 2-5 hours after using Misoprostol and usually slows down within 24 hours. The most intense cramping and bleeding generally lasts for 3-5 hours, but it can last for less or more time.

It is normal for your body to take time to empty the uterus completely. Some women bleed heavily for up to 48 hours and may pass clots days or even weeks after taking the Misoprostol. This is common and is not dangerous, unless you soak through more than two maxi pads per hour for 2 hours or more, or when you lose heavy clots bigger than an orange. Every woman’s body and experience is different.[1]

When will you start bleeding after taking Mifepristone alone?

Taking Mifepristone alone (without Misoprostol) usually does not cause bleeding or any other side effects. However, some people may experience light bleeding or nausea from taking only the Mifepristone pill.

When will you start bleeding after taking Misoprostol?

After taking Misoprostol bleeding and cramps usually start within four hours of using the pills. However, sometimes bleeding starts more than four hours after using Misoprostol abortion pills.

What to expect after taking Misoprostol pills

After taking misoprostol pills, bleeding is often the first sign that the abortion has begun. If the abortion continues, bleeding and cramps become more severe. Bleeding is often heavier than a normal menstruation and there can be clots in the blood.

The longer the pregnancy has developed, the heavier the bleeding and cramps will be. When the abortion is complete, the bleeding and cramps will diminish. The moment of abortion is sometimes indicated by a peak of heavier blood loss with increased pain and cramps.

What are the side effects of Misoprostol?

These side effects may occur shortly after taking Misoprostol:

^{[1] Raghavan S., Comendant R., Digol I., Ungureanu S., Dondiuc I., Turcanu S., et al. (2010); Comparison of 400 mcg buccal and 400 mcg sublingual misoprostol after mifepristone medical abortion through 63 days' LMP: a randomized controlled trial. Contraception,Dec 82(6):513-9}