bleed after the abortion pill

How long do you bleed after the abortion pill?

November 19, 2024

Many women wonder how long you bleed after the abortion pill. Plan C, the abortion pill, involves taking two drugs: mifepristone and misoprostol. The second drug, misoprostol, causes severe cramping and bleeding which reaches its peak in 4-24 hours after ingestion. [1] It’s normal to have bleeding or spotting several weeks after a medicated abortion.

Mifepristone

If you have just taken the first pill, mifepristone, you likely will not experience any negative side effects. Mifepristone is a “selective antagonist of progesterone,” meaning that it cuts off the supply of progesterone to the fetus. Therefore, if you have taken the first pill but would like to reverse course, you can pursue Abortion Pill Reversal. Essentially, you will take progesterone to attempt to reverse the effects of the mifepristone that you took, with a 64-68% success rate. Call the number 1-877-558-0333. This hotline operates 24/7. You can also visit: https://www.abortionpillreversal.com/

Misoprostol

Misoprostol softens the cervix to deliver the fetus. It is common to see blood, blood clots, or pieces of tissue “as large as the size of a lemon” when the abortion pill is working. If you do not see bleeding after taking misoprostol, that means the medication did not work. The Yale medical journal Q&A online adds:

“The cramping and bleeding may be accompanied by chills, nausea, and fever, which are side effects of misoprostol. If nausea, vomiting, fever, or diarrhea persists more than 24 hours after taking the second set of pills, individuals should call their doctor.”[2] 

So, how long will I bleed after abortion pill?

How long you bleed after an abortion pill is determined by the efficacy of the procedure, but you should contact your doctor if you’re continuing severe bleeding after 24 hours. It’s not uncommon to experience bleeding or spotting several weeks after a medicated abortion. If you’d like to learn more or seek support, you can book an appointment or call (423) 949-9190.

[1] https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a600042.html

[2] https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/medication-abortion-your-questions-answered