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What Causes Abdominal Cramps And Lower Back Pain After Taking Abortion Pills?

Hello, I took medical abortion pills and after 4 hours still no bleeding only mild cramps in my lower back, but a clear liquid is flowing from my vagina. No smell or anything just wondering what this is and is this normal or does this mean the abortion was not successful?
Mon, 25 Apr 2016
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Hi & Welcome to HCM.
Incomplete data like age, duration of pregnancy, whether consulted a gynecologist or not?
It is not safe to abort without consulting a gynecologist.
Pregnancy should be confirmed and dated. The medical abortion pills are successful in terminating an early pregnancy, generally up to 7 weeks.
Generally 1 tablet of Mifepristone is taken followed by 4 tablets of Misoprostol. Following intake of these pills, bleeding with cramps results within 24 - 48 hours, and spotting might last up to 2 - 3 weeks.
You seem to have an incomplete abortion. So, consult a gynecologist for further evaluation and treatment which may involve dilatation and curettage.
Hope this will help.
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What Causes Abdominal Cramps And Lower Back Pain After Taking Abortion Pills?

Hi & Welcome to HCM. Incomplete data like age, duration of pregnancy, whether consulted a gynecologist or not? It is not safe to abort without consulting a gynecologist. Pregnancy should be confirmed and dated. The medical abortion pills are successful in terminating an early pregnancy, generally up to 7 weeks. Generally 1 tablet of Mifepristone is taken followed by 4 tablets of Misoprostol. Following intake of these pills, bleeding with cramps results within 24 - 48 hours, and spotting might last up to 2 - 3 weeks. You seem to have an incomplete abortion. So, consult a gynecologist for further evaluation and treatment which may involve dilatation and curettage. Hope this will help.