The majority of women can return to normal activity immediately following abortion.<\/p>\n
After abortion, symptoms of being pregnant should immediately disappear, but the pregnancy test will remain positive for about 4 weeks.<\/p>\n
For the first 2 weeks following abortion, it is normal to have pain and spasms in the lower abdomen, which can be managed with ibuprofen.<\/p>\n
You may have slight bleeding, similar to menstrual bleeding for a few days to a few weeks following the abortion.<\/p>\n
It is not recommended that you use tampons following the abortion \u2013 it is better to use pads.<\/p>\n
Normal menstruation should return within the normal interval of days, though it may be delayed by a few weeks.<\/p>\n
You can return to your provider at any time following the abortion.<\/p>\n
You should immediately seek medical help if: <\/strong><\/p>\n Preventing unwanted pregnancy<\/strong><\/p>\n You can become pregnant following abortion without experiencing your next menstrual cycle. That being said, it is very important that you use a modern contraceptive method. Today there are a variety of conraceptive methods available. Choosing one can sometimes be difficult.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Method<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n
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\n \n When can it be started?<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n MVA<\/strong><\/td>\n Medical abortion<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Hormonal contraception:
\nCombined oral contraception
\nInjectible contraception
\nImplant
\nIntrauterine device with hormons<\/td>\nImmediately<\/td>\n Immediately<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Intrauterine device<\/td>\n It can be introduced during the procedure or at the first menstruation following abortion<\/td>\n During the follow-up vizit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Condom<\/td>\n Immediately, but the efficacy is low.<\/td>\n Immediately, but the efficacy is low.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Spermicide<\/td>\n Immediately, but the efficacy is low.<\/td>\n Immediately, but the efficacy is low.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Calendar method<\/td>\n After 3 menstrual cycles, but the efficacy is low.<\/td>\n Immediately, but the efficacy is low.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Coitus intreruptus<\/td>\n Not recommended<\/td>\n Not recommended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Sterilization<\/td>\n Requires time for making the decision.<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"