Medical and Surgical Abortion Aftercare
Abortion Side Effects & Aftercare
Looking after yourself after an abortion.
We are here to support your recovery after an abortion
Recovery time after an abortion will be different for everyone, but you’ll usually feel better within a few days.
Everyone will have a different experience after either a medical or surgical abortion has been completed. We are here to support you during and after your treatment. Visit the pages below for more information on abortion aftercare and counselling.
Medical Abortion (Abortion with Pills) Recovery and Aftercare
Abortions are very safe when performed or assisted by specialists. However, any medical treatment or surgical procedure carries some side effects.
Side effects of the medication taken during a medical abortion may include:
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headaches
- Diarrhoea
- Fever/chills, temporary flushes, or sweats
Any side effects may begin fairly soon after taking the medication, but usually settle once the pregnancy is passed.
Surgical Abortion Aftercare
We offer surgical abortion as a day treatment in our clinics. The procedure for a surgical abortion can differ depending on your gestation (how many weeks pregnant you are), and so the amount of time you will spend in the clinic will be different too.
We can offer the procedure under conscious sedation or a light anaesthetic. We’ll discuss your choice with you at your consultation, and talk to you about pain relief we can give to make things more comfortable.
Counselling
Pretoria women’s clinic we provide counselling services for anyone who would like to talk through their abortion or vasectomy options before booking their consultation appointment. Post-treatment counselling is also available any time if you need to talk.
Post-abortion counselling
Every person is different, and can feel a whole range of emotions following an abortion. It is not uncommon to feel a bit low for a few days.
If you want to talk through your feelings at any time after an abortion, our counsellors are here for you. Even if your abortion was some years ago, we will always be here to support you to explore your feelings.
Just call 0724877066 to arrange a counselling appointment – lines are open 24 hours a day.