Answered by SecondMedic Expert
Gynecologist · Gynecology, Women and Reproductive Health
It is important that you seek medical attention as soon as possible after taking the abortion pill in order to ensure your safety and well-being. Any unexpected bleeding should be reported to your doctor or other healthcare provider immediately.
The abortion pill, also known as mifepristone or RU-486, typically causes bleeding within four hours of taking it; however, it can take up to 10 days for all of the contents of the uterus to be expelled through vaginal bleeding. Heavy bleeding can last from a few hours up to several weeks after taking the medication.
If you are experiencing continuous vaginal bleeding for more than 10 days after taking the abortion pill, you should contact your healthcare provider right away so they can assess you and determine what further treatment may be necessary. In some cases, additional medications may need to be prescribed in order for all of the pregnancy tissue and products to be completely expelled from your uterus.
It is very important that any post-abortion follow-up appointments with your doctor are kept and completed according to instructions - this will help catch any potential complications early on which can help keep them from becoming more serious problems later on down the road.