An incomplete abortion means the procedure did not empty the uterus of all its contents. This diagnosis may pose a health complication because it leaves you at risk for infection.
What Are the Symptoms of an Incomplete Abortion?
According to the National Library of Medicine, common symptoms of an incomplete abortion include:
- Moderate to severe vaginal bleeding
- Lower abdominal and pelvic pains which may radiate to the lower back.
These symptoms result from your body trying to pass the remaining tissue from your uterus. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should seek medical attention immediately.
How Likely is an Incomplete Abortion?
Few studies help predict the likelihood of an incomplete abortion; however, according to the National Library of Medicine, the more advanced the pregnancy at the time of termination, the greater the possibility of an incomplete abortion.
For example, the risk of incomplete abortions of pregnancies after 12 weeks of gestational age increases by 3.4% of terminated pregnancies, with the possibility of maternal death, major surgery, or sterility.
A surgical procedure may treat an incomplete abortion by removing the rest of the pregnancy remnants.
What Are My Other Options?
Hope Pregnancy Resource Center offers no-cost pregnancy services, including option consultations where you can learn more about your pregnancy and local resources.
We are here to provide you with resources and information so you feel empowered to make a confident decision.
We also offer limited ultrasounds, which can confirm the age of your pregnancy. This detail can help you gauge your eligibility for specific procedures, such as the abortion pill, which is FDA-approved up to 10 weeks of gestational age.
If the ultrasound reveals a more advanced pregnancy, you may decide that you are more at risk for an incomplete abortion.
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