Table of Contents
What happens if you just take the first abortion pill?
If you’ve only taken the first pill, mifepristone, you might be able to reverse the effects of the abortion pill. Mifepristone works by blocking the vital progesterone hormone that sustains the lining of your uterus and allows your body to continue your pregnancy.
When is it too late to have an abortion in South Africa?
In South Africa, medical abortion is generally available up until 10 weeks after your last period. In some provinces and hospitals, doctors do it till 13 weeks after your period and in certain circumstances possibly up until 18 weeks.
What are the side effects of surgical abortion?
Common side effects of surgical abortions include:
- bleeding, including blood clots.
- cramping.
- nausea and vomiting.
- sweating.
- feeling faint.
Can you get a free abortion in South Africa?
Abortion in South Africa is legal on request during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, and under certain conditions afterwards. Abortion is provided free at government hospitals and a tele-medical or ‘pills by post’ service is provided by Marie Stopes South Africa.
At what time is abortion legal?
Currently, abortion requires the opinion of one doctor if it is done within 12 weeks of conception and two doctors if it is done between 12 and 20 weeks. The bill allows abortion to be done on the advice of one doctor up to 20 weeks, and two doctors in the case of certain categories of women between 20 and 24 weeks.
How long does it take to recover from an abortion?
Your Recovery After a surgical abortion, you may have cramps and light bleeding for up to 2 weeks. Most women can return to normal activities 1 to 2 days after the procedure.
How do I place misoprostol?
thumb), push all 4 of the Misoprostol tablets in to the vagina. The most ideal place is to push the tablets behind the cervix at the top of the vagina. As long as you push them as high in the vagina as you can, they will work. Some women will place all 4 tablets at once.