Failed surgical abortion mumsnet I appreciate you’ve “cost them money” but having an abortion shouldnt mean you’re bullied or forced into a contraception option which doesn’t work for you. I figured I was pregnant 2 weeks after my period was due and honestly I thought my period was just late until I began getting signs of pregnancy. Just be prepared for any outcome. I also happened to have had both surgical as well as medical abortion. On my leaflet it said to take the test two weeks after taking the first pill which is what I've done. After much debate, we decided a surgical abortion was the best thing to do for our situation. Aug 1, 2020 · If you have no idea how far along you are the first step is getting a scan ASAP. I'm also struggling to go to the toilet but can pass urine fine. I never wanted her but my partner made me feel guilty if I had an abortion. They have booked me for a scan first. I have since experienced awful trapped wind pain in my abdomen and -tmi- rectal area. 3. Feb 25, 2023 · Hi everyone, I am about to complete 8 weeks of pregnancy and have pregnancy abort due to no yolk sac seen at 7 week ultrasound. Warm baths, lavender spray, easy-to-digest/prepare food, a friend or two on standby. When an abortion is unsuccessful and retained pregnancy tissue leads to infection, it can cause a high fever and fatigue. I was seen at BPAS who were all fantastic and cannot fault them. I am scared I am having a ecpotic pregnancy which will explain why there were no big clots or tissue. I answered lots medical questions and discussed options. Also, HCG count has Nov 12, 2023 · Hello, i had a medical abortion at 8 weeks through bpas, I passed some large clots and bled for a few days so thought everything had gone as it should, I did the pregnancy test that they sent 3 weeks later which turned out positive, contacted bpas and went to a clinic for an assessment, they told me I was still pregnant and now 14 weeks I couldn’t believe it. Was only in there 15 mins as was told on phone that I would have my scan and blood test but nope I got to go to another centre tomorrow for the scan and blood. Myself had a surgical abortion roughly 2 months ago! I was not in the right place emotionally to have another child so that's why I decided an abortion was best, to make things worse I was in the middle of moving areas. All went ok and didn’t have much bleeding immediately after the procedure , however had a lighter than my usual fresh bleed around 8 days later that tapered off and turned to brown spotting. The provider should provide you with lots of information. Abortion pills are also very effective at ending early pregnancies — you can use abortion pills for up to 77 days (11 weeks) after the first day of your last period. Sep 5, 2023 · I had a surgical abortion at a bpas clinic 7 years ago on the nhs. Really scared. Not through anything being wrong with the baby, just because you decided to end the pregnancy. Hope everything goes well for you and that you get the answer you want. May 25, 2018 · I rang the clinic and asked for advice and all they said is the abortion can take up to one week. On the 6th of October (so 3 weeks ago yesterday) I had a surgical abortion. Jul 10, 2022 · Hi, so I thought I would post on here to get some advice. Nov 15, 2021 · Following a failed medical abortion, I also had a failed surgical abortion it seems with 4cm of RPOC left in my uterus. Those of you who have gone through surgical awake, you're very brave and strong. I'm booked in for a surgical abortion under GA to May 8, 2018 · You might have seen some of my previous posts I have had a failed surgical abortion. Now I think it hasn’t worked as the pregnancy test given with the treatment has showed positive. Just looking for any advice, experience if I may. Nov 14, 2024 · Thank you. Hope it goes well OP whatever happens. Mar 7, 2015 · I had a surgical abortion yesterday morning without anaesthetic, and I have a long haul flight booked to New York tonight. I was dated at 5 and 1/2 weeks on 16/03. Without going into masses of detail I have health complications and another pregnancy wasn't advisable right now. I had gone off with a man more than twice my age. I honestly don’t know what to do. Feb 15, 2022 · Had my first appointment yesterday with bpas had to drive over 1hr 1/2 for them to only go through the form I did online. They work 87-99 out of 100 times Feb 6, 2022 · I’m only 7 weeks pregnant and have requested a call back with BPAS regarding a termination. I am 34 and have 3 kids already ages 15, 12&7. I was in the actual room for only about 5-10 mins. No tampons/moon cup or similar until her next period I’m afraid, as PP have said while the cervix is still a bit open after the procedure there’s an infection risk, and you can only be sure it’s closed once the bleeding has stopped. How many weeks past abortion were you when had to take more tablets? Did you have a scan. Sep 12, 2023 · Long story short well it is a long story but 23rd aug i made the worst decision to have a abortion at 9 weeks my anxiety got the best of me and now im just living with the consequences anyways took the medical pills frew bpas and passed pregnancy 24th heavy bleeding clots ect 28th aug ended up in a&e with 2cm retained products was offered the pills again which didnt do much still in pain now 3 Mar 4, 2021 · So we've decided in the end to have a surgical abortion. I bled heavily for 4 days and spotings went for 10 days too. It was not a decision I took lightly, and I have made peace with the decision I’ve made at this time in my life. On the first day, I passed out tissue, like heavy tissues, i mean. I was wondering if anyone else has had a failed abortion and gone on to have the baby? Feb 14, 2022 · I had an abortion 5th jan 2022 surgical, an now the grieve is getting worse the baby would have being due in 3weeks and I can’t help but feel sick to think of what I done I’m devastated, I’m in a loving relationship with 2 kids an at the time I was panicking because my last child was only 14months when had abortion an we as a couple just Jan 15, 2018 · I had a surgical abortion 8 years ago. Demand the coil is removed at the point they investigate properly for the failed surgical abortion. I’m not sure if they’d even let you do the pills one at this stage. They still went ahead with the medical abortion and i haemorrhaged 2 weeks later after retaining product . I was pregnant again the following month! Apr 15, 2021 · I hate my unborn baby. Dec 6, 2018 · Not to scare you OP but I had a failed medical abortion that didn’t take effect for two weeks. On the morning of my procedure, I arrived at the clinic at 9am. Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. A friend of mine went through with a pregnancy after a failed abortion. I was 8/9 weeks when i had the abortion, i went for an appointment to discuss my options etc, and booked medical abortion. I didn't have any pain during the abortion but did heavy bleed for a few days then light peroid type bleeding for a few weeks. Her circumstances were very different (failure of contraception after she slept with someone she knew, but not v well - he refused to have anything to do with her when she told him. My DS is 8 so there would be little common ground between him and the baby. The fact you bled so heavily with big clots makes me think it’s very unlikely it didn’t work. I sadly had to take tablets to induce a missed miscarriage on Tuesday this week, have passed some clots, and am bleeding like a (light) normal period, but have really not had any pain to speak of Jan 9, 2021 · I had a medical abortion which was started on the roll at around 12 but br the time it got to doing it I was somewhere between there and 16 weeks. Jul 17, 2019 · Hello I’ve chosen to go ahead with an abortion , this is not the right time for me to have another child . Apr 21, 2022 · Hey guys. I started bleeding about 3 hours after quite heavily for a few hours but by early afternoon and all of today I’ve barely had to change a pad. I have been going back and forth about terminating I know my mental health is not great to go through a pregnancy and bring a child into the world right now but feel so awful about getting a termination. Ended up having the surgery and I felt nothing. To preface this, I was booked for the procedure with sedation, but unfortunately when in clinic I could only have the local. It hurts to stand or sit in certain ways and I get an extreme spasm in the area at points. I had an surgical abortion 6weeks+3days ago for personal reasons. Oct 9, 2023 · I had a medical abortion early this year using misoprostol 2 doses orally and 1 dose vaginally accompanied with oxytocin injection 💉, on 4 weeks old fetus. I’m really struggling I must of only been a week and a half pregnant as I’m now 5. Aug 13, 2024 · i need advice asap hopefully today as tomorrow I have my pre op for surgical abortion,, so I have a 23 year old son and a 71/2 month old ,, I’m curren May 23, 2024 · I had tried to push for surgical but I wasn’t able to however I was 10 weeks when I had mine, I think it depends where your located as reading posts it seems different areas have different requirements for surgical. They're really painful and different to cramps. Aug 11, 2017 · To cut a long story short I agreed I would have an abortion as I know how hard it can be as a single parent. I am still pregnant and booked in for a surgical procedure next week. I am sad. 2 weeks and had abortion 3. But on Monday night I started getting sharp abdomen pains and have had them on and off since. Jan 10, 2019 · Thank you, I just feel like they’re trying to make me get a surgical abortion as the pills failed but from my point of view they’ve failed for a reason. Not regretful or guilty as such, just a deep sadness that it wasn't to be. It was the worst time of my life. i had my daughter at 19 and she is now 13 years old. Is there a chance it’s failed? Please be kind I’ve not stopped crying for weeks. The fact you're getting a scan is great. May 4, 2019 · It may not be GA. It's been over 10 years and I haven't been back yet. Mar 14, 2017 · Private messages My feed My Lists Feb 4, 2022 · Sorry to hear that you've been suffering with pain. I was 7 weeks I took the first pill on the Thursday and other than cramping I was fine, on Friday I took the second set of pills and began bleeding within 35 mins (I went to the toilet as I felt like I really needed to - and saw blood coming out then) the pain was sore but I didn’t need the codine that was given. Dec 28, 2022 · Hi! I had my medical termination last week. Among the successfully completed abortions 44% were 8 weeks or less and 6% were less than 6 weeks. I went for a surgical abortion and walked out of theatre because of the pressure and messages he was sending me not do it. The pregnancy was quite far along and she decided to keep the baby. Dec 28, 2017 · I had an abortion recently (already have one DS 12mo) and am at college. After the procedure I was fine. All that is showing is a yolk sack no heart beat . im having such b Jan 13, 2023 · Thank you so so much for sharing this, I also suffer from terrible anxiety and following a very traumatic miscarriage last year, I knew I wanted to take the surgical route to make the experiences different and I hope being in a controlled environment would help ease my anxiety. Has anyone experienced a failed medical termination and continued and gone full term and delivered a healthy baby? Join pregnancy choices and discuss everything related to terminations and surgical & medical abortions. Dec 10, 2020 · Hi everyone, I am really wanting my 3rd baby now but I'm sorry worried my surgical abortion has effected my ability to carry a baby :(I have two beautiful children ages 3&5 I had no problems carrying them, then I fell pregnancy in may 2019 but due to severe sickness I wasn't able to look after my children and depression soon kicked in, I wasn't thinking clearly and I got rid of my baby :( I Jan 23, 2024 · I've had two abortions - one medical at 6 weeks (the pill, one at the clinic and one at home) and another surgical abortion at around 8 weeks under light sedation. Jan 15, 2021 · I had a surgical abortion when I was 17. ) and it was very difficult for her at the time, but she wouldn't have been without her son and he was born Oct 28, 2020 · Hi all. You have so much more to see and do and experience in life and you have people in your life who love and value you. Do not accept the pills by post system without a scan first. 😔 I haven't had any pain not since the actual abortion took place. I brought her home by train. Oct 27, 2017 · I can't help on the practical side as I had a surgical abortion at a fairly similar time. I am in too much discomfort. Oct 1, 2017 · I don't even know where to post this and I'm all so new. Had to walk across a bit of London to get to station, and she was a bit out of it and I felt like a body guard ensuring she didn't get bumped into. I am writing this post to help anyone searching for honest experiences. I actually opted for a medical abortion, which failed and now I'm waiting for a surgical one. So if anyone has had a failed op, followed by a successful one, I'd love to hear about it. We are devastated. Nearly 3/4 were 8 week or less pregnancies (dating from last monthly period), 20% were 6 weeks or less. 23/07/2017 at 12:00 pm. My daughter is 6 months old and the fath Apr 15, 2015 · I had a surgical abortion on Friday and had a regular period type bleed. Dec 7, 2023 · It doesn't help that the doctors are strongly recommending the surgical route, but also warning me that the more surgeries I have, the greater the risk of uterine adhesions, which "may prevent future pregnancies". I just don’t know what to think…. All very straight forward, small amount of bleeding on the day followed by a honey/caramel coloured discharge everyday since. And originally baby's father was going to help out, he has now made it clear he won't. Nov 1, 2017 · Had a scan today and it shows the abortion failed, the baby is still alive! And I'm 13 weeks. The procedure was meant to be done days ago but it's been a week of complications with the appointment and awful morning sickness so could only get it done yesterday. It's felt like forever and really difficult mentally and physically May 15, 2024 · I'm currently 15 weeks and 5 days and I've booked dozens of appointments since i found out at 7 weeks and this whole time i've not been Nov 21, 2019 · I had an abortion several years ago which was very painful, totally out of it, sweating, contractions, the lot. Apr 11, 2021 · Please please no judgement. Like at the minute that seems worse than the actual procedure. Mar 31, 2022 · Took tablets 2 weeks ago for a medical abortion and long story short they didn’t work. The decision to have it was fairly straight-forward. How are you now since having to have more tablets really feeling for you having to of had gone through that again. Since a nipt has come back as high risk and with my bloods (1 in 2 chanc Apr 23, 2024 · Is there a way to know if your abortion worked or not? Abortion is extremely effective. Jan 9, 2024 · I haven't got long to make my decision as the cut off for abortion is 23 weeks and 6 days (I will be 23 weeks 4 days when I have my appointment) so time is of the essence. Has anyone had to d Sep 25, 2023 · Good evening, Today found out I'm pregnant, thinking it's about 3-4 weeks. Feb 19, 2021 · I'm 7 weeks pregnant (so will be at least 8 by the time of the abortion) and I'm trying to decide whether to have the medical or the surgical option. I just feel no one will give us any answers, staff at hospital have not experienced this before and we don't know what to do. Mar 2, 2022 · Failed abortion 17 replies Colt300418 · 02/03/2022 11:08 Hi I had a Ma 3weeks ago at 6w. 01 to 0. Apr 7, 2024 · Hi, so I had a medical abortion 5 weeks ago now, all my tests had been very strong postive since even the test from the clinic. Jul 2, 2023 · Hi Gina, I’m in a similar position. Mar 11, 2020 · Endometritis after spontaneous, surgical, or medically induced abortion is unusual, occurring in approximately 0. Get support and advice from a caring community. A lot of women regret there abortions so your not alone . I went back to the clinic to be told I need to have it surgically removed as there is a lot of it. Nov 25, 2024 · Abortion is such a traumatic and emotional experience but please try and remember you were ok before this and you can be ok after this. Jun 27, 2022 · I had an early surgical abortion on Saturday with LA and it went well. I did this, nothing much happened I just felt very unwell and ended up in a&e. Ok the day of the surgery there was one religious protester but she wasn't nasty or aggressive in any way and I didn't take offence at all. Sad to say I’ve had a termination previously where I got retained products (using the medical management) also a missed miscarriage that meant I had to have a d&c. This is a typical sign of retained pregnancy tissue. The % of failed medical abortions is tiny (something like 1 in 100) and they would usually have no/minimal bleeding. Did you have any specific questions? Happy to share my experiences if it helps. With all these, I was thinking the abortion was successful. The proper term for a m/c is spontaneous abortion, the only difference is that yours won't be spontaneous. Apr 26, 2022 · im sorry you had tho go through that it must have been horrendous. Apr 29, 2022 · Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. Sending you so much love, we can do this x Jul 3, 2024 · Places readily offer the pills 10 weeks and under but after that date is has been so HARD to get help with a surgical abortion. I am now 13 weeks pregnant. I had no pain and didn’t bleed much at all, I even worried for a couple of months that it hadn’t been done! I didn’t see the scan, they turned the screen away. Feb 9, 2022 · I conceived 3 weeks after my surgical abortion, 34 weeks now and no problems so far! I remember being afraid it would hurt my fertility but the nurse talked me through loads of research and studies and if it was done by a certified doctor etc. I still haven't had my period and me and my partner are trying to get pregnant again, we had been trying 2 days after the abortion. Just what I want to hear. This is booked for next Thursday. That's where I had my consultation, scan and operation. Took first pill 18/03 and then two lots on 19/03. PP covered the cost of my surgical procedure because of my first, failed abortion. I’ve had one medical abortion and one surgical abortion , they were nearly 6 and 11 years ago now . Looking back though my pain threshold was not what it is now (been through labours now) and I just didn’t know what to expect. Mar 16, 2018 · considering a termination and they were very clear that if the medical abortion failed then surgical was the only route available as the pregnancy would be severely compromised by having taken the medication. Mar 1, 2021 · There was a thread on here not long ago and her termination failed meaning she had to repeat it - but surgical as she was further along. 5% of surgical or misoprostol-only abortions and in 0. Oct 29, 2017 · I found out I was pregnant, exactly a week ago - my period's often super temperamental and I'd waited for 2 weeks before taking the test! My boyfriend Mar 3, 2024 · So I’ve recently had a surgical abortion I was 12 weeks and 3 days I’ve been bleeding for a week and 2 days I very much regret my choice and decision, and for the people who have had surgical abortion and tried to get pregnant straight after I was wondering how long it had taken to conceive again? Jul 20, 2020 · So it's two weeks since I took my medical abortion pills. I also started my adhd meds in the last 3 weeks and have been abit away with the fairy’s… me and my boyfriend stupidly had sex using the pull out method after week 2 I can’t remember when exactly but I assumed all would be ok as I was still slightly bleeding! Jul 22, 2017 · Anyone had left over tissue after a surgical abortion. My 2 options are to have an MVP under local anaesthetics next Thursday or wait until the 12th of May for a general. What Are the Consequences of an Unsuccessful Abortion? If an abortion is unsuccessful, the woman is at risk for dangerous complications such as: Mar 11, 2020 · Endometritis after spontaneous, surgical, or medically induced abortion is unusual, occurring in approximately 0. One line means termination successful two lines mean it's failed. Ive had no issues conceiving, if anything i seem to be super fertile. UnMN hugs Mar 5, 2020 · Finally how long have others had to wait between a consultation and a surgical abortion? This pregnancy wasn’t planned and I’m devastated I’m in this position but don’t feel that continuing the pregnancy out of guilt is a good enough reason so I’m wanting to terminate it as soon as I can before I become more emotionally invested and Nov 21, 2023 · Well, it is a miscarriage. You will honestly be fine don't worry 🌺 Sep 11, 2021 · That is still 2 weeks away. The health advisor was lovely PIP: A study of 65,045 abortions performed in 5 freestanding surgical units over 100 months time found 46 cases of incomplete abortion. Took the first tablet Friday and the 4 yesterday. We have decided to terminate but I a Sep 20, 2018 · What a difficult situation. I was diagnosed with hyperemesis again in this pregnancy and knew i wouldnt be able to cope so i believe i made the right choice. I found out 2 weeks ago at my dating scan we are high risk for t21. I couldn't bare the thought of actually being awake and having to give birth. Jul 4, 2018 · The nurse said it was fairly common as pregnancy hormones can stick around for longer in some people. Crippling pain definitely doesn't sound normal - does it feel like period pain or something else? Bleeding wise I bled a very small amount initially then it increased after a day or 2. However it has failed. He is now 15 and absolutely fine! Jun 9, 2015 · I had a medical abortion 4 weeks ago which I found out today has failed. There were about 5-6 other girls there at this point. Dec 2, 2024 · So sorry OP. I'm supposed to take the oral tablet in about 10mins (24hrs before appointment) and can find very little information on what happens after mifepristone. I am financially strapped. Am now almost 12 weeks pregnant with twins and booked in for a surgical abortion on Monday. At that point I’d have been 5 & 1/2 to 6 weeks. In-clinic abortions work more than 99 out of 100 times. It could also be residual hormones or retained tissue. Has anyone been in a similar situation please? Please help. . Oct 13, 2024 · Thank you for this post, I’ve found out I’m unexpectedly pregnant I currently have an 8 month old and I’m suffering from ppd. Apr 18, 2017 · GP should be referring you for urgent scan! May be worth ringing where you had abortion for advice and follow up as if it's tissue may lead to complications, however if it is only hormone levels I had read that they can take up to 3 weeks to leave your system. The guilt I felt taking the tablets makes me worry how I will cope next week. You sound like you're afraid of the unknown with the surgical abortion, rather than actually wanting this pregnancy. I tried twice to have an abortion. A friend had surgical abortion and was only sedated. Log in to Mumsnet and join the conversation Oct 6, 2024 · Took the sensitive pregnancy test they provide 3 weeks post medical abortion it came up faint positive ; These are Amazon bought pregnancy tests I’ve taken today which are very strong. I have been gettin. Aug 7, 2023 · I tried to request a surgical rather than medical abortion in Glasgow at 10 weeks and was told it was medical only to 18 weeks and the leaflet said if you needed a later abortion than this you would be referred to a Trust in England. I don’t really know what my question is, I’m just a bit scared and I have read the other threAds here about failed medical abortions so I know there are quite a few ladies who experienced it. I underwent a surgical termination by local anaesthetic on 16 Feb. Nov 25, 2015 · Hi I don't know if I'm posting this on the right place and I'm sorry if I'm not, I had a surgical abortion at 11 weeks 12 days ago. Jul 9, 2023 · My pill abortion failed and see this post . My surgical abortion was scheduled one week later, now at nearly 11 weeks. Oct 30, 2019 · I'm 23 and my contraception failed me, so did the morning after pill. Mar 18, 2024 · I asked at the clinic whether I could have a picture of the ultrasound. It means I have a place to go back to if I ever want to visit. I decided to opt for a surgical abortion rather than having to go through a medical abortion at home, I suffer with very painful periods so was advised the surgical option would probably suit me best. Has anyone had any experiences of getting pregnant so soon after a abortion or is it most likley i will get my period first. Can anyone advise how long to wait to get in for surgical abortion? Are the May 25, 2019 · After a surgical abortion the bleeding should only last 1-2 weeks or so. Feb 20, 2018 · The idea of opting for this sort of abortion rather than medical abortion is that with medical abortion it can lead to heavy. Failed surgical abortion trauma. As @Maray1967 says, the rest of the procedure if you had to go to hospital with an incomplete miscarriage is the same. I wasn’t given any pills before my surgical ablation and it was done very quickly. Ramping and bleeding for up to 3 days afterwards. Jan 2, 2023 · anyway sorry to hear this isn’t going to plan for you. I don't think I can go through with this another week. Thanks Steph. Jun 4, 2024 · I had given birth, natural birth, to three kids and nothing compares to that pain, nothing at all. Or has the abortion just failed. For the surgical, I was only given laughing gas and I most definitely did feel pain, nothing close to delivering a baby, but still pain. One line is really strong and there is another faint line and now I'm worried it hasn't worked! May 18, 2018 · I had an abortion at 7/8 weeks I didn't have any cramps at all and only light bleeding nothing compared to the stories I've read about it so after waiting the 2 weeks i took the pregnancy test given from the hospital it came back positive they got me up for an appointment the same day and done a scan which showed the baby was still there and Nov 29, 2023 · For my medical abortion (age 19) I was in extreme pain with very heavy bleeding, eventually admitted to a&e and then passed everything the next night whilst on a ward. Jan 1, 2019 · Just wanted to post and say I feel your frustration. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, Feb 7, 2023 · Hi, I had a surgical abortion & barely had any pain at all aside from a couple of hours after it was done. Take it from me, it's much much better to know for sure so please ask for a referral for a scan to put your mind at rest Aug 3, 2024 · so i have unfortunately had to have three abortions. then you will probably be absolutely fine. Nov 1, 2013 · [sad] I just found out last weekend that im pregnant and I can't/don't want this baby . I took the pills before 10 weeks and they failed. Was a long time ago but recall vaguely that pain afterwards was like bad period pain. 2% of mifepristone Jul 4, 2021 · At the scan I was told I had a lot of retained tissue and to repeat the medical abortion again with tablets. 5 weeks ago . Jan 6, 2020 · I hope you're good today. After advice or similar experiences please. The clinic I went to have advised me not to keep the baby but I can't help feeling that it's fate. Feb 5, 2020 · Midwives strongly suggested she have a surgical abortion as they thought there would be defects. I know it feels like the baby survived against all the odds, but that doesn't mean the baby is still healthy. It was really traumatic for her. I'm about 4ish weeks pregnant and have to have a surgical abortion because of some minor health issues, they won't take any risks. Feb 3, 2019 · Most popular Save 30% on Scrumbles pet food New 25% off Josh Wood Colour hair dye New Matching glasses for kids and parents Protect your child's skin all day and night with Aveeno £10 off the leg oil that will banish scaly shins Monsoon pieces Mumsnetters are lusting after New: Nuna x Liberty Fantasy Land range Boots’ new Parent and Child Event is here Jun 4, 2019 · I'm glad you had a pleasant experience with this. My first pregnancy ended up with abnormalities resulting in a surgical abortion. It took 18 months to get pregnant with that baby. Apr 13, 2015 · I had opted for a surgical abortion under general anaesthetic . How normal is this? Nov 3, 2022 · I thought I’d post in here after reading other people’s experiences with surgical abortions as they helped me loads with anxiety and information around surgical abortions. By the time I have that I will be 9 weeks and been waiting 5 weeks. I was absolutely terrified beforehand but it was fine. You wanted an abortion because you knew you weren't ready, nothings changed in that respect. 5cm but the bleeding continued and it was not going away. Please don't judge! The description may be a little gruesome and graphic so look away now. Apr 29, 2022 · I agree. Mental health being the main issue. anyway let me know how your getting on 💐 and hope your ok x Apr 29, 2022 · Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. There have sadly been many people who have become very unwell, and even a case of a woman who sadly died, due to taking the pills when being further along in pregnancy than they thought they were. Nov 15, 2024 · OP, can you make sure you get a surgical one? That’s what I had at around 10 weeks, I believe the one where you take the pills is more painful and traumatic. Oct 31, 2022 · Hi all. I went ahead with a surgical procedure at the beginning of October, I was 11 weeks pregnant. In some cases, bleeding commences after taking the medication, but the pregnancy itself continues. Jan 27, 2021 · I read for weeks about abortions etc and expected so much more bleeding and clots! I’m so worried about finding out I’m pregnant still in 3 weeks time! Does anybody have any advice? I know I need to wait another 2 weeks before I can test but I don’t want to get an infection or end up having to have a surgical abortion! Oct 6, 2024 · I had a medical abortion due to health issues. Aug 16, 2024 · So I did the abortion at home not last Saturday the Saturday before it failed nothing happened then ended up in hospital with suspected eptopic as they couldn't see baby on scan then had to go back a week later to see baby on scan as they didn't read my notes saying I was an abortion case and I had to actually tell the nurse when she was trying to book me in for another scan that I was in the Oct 16, 2024 · I am around 3-4 weeks but would consider a surgical abortion to have it over with under sedation or anaesthetic. I wanted to do the medical way. I obviously just want to get the procedure over with but having read a few people’s stories of MVPs I’m really scared of it being a scarring experience. Aug 20, 2022 · Hi, going threw the same myself I had a medical abortion at 8 weeks 2 days but only took 4 of the 2nd tablets. Our contraception unfortunately failed. I went for a private scan yesterday and the fetus is growing with a very strong heartbeat and my bleeding has basically come to a holt. He convinced me to go through with it, which in hindsight was absolutely the right decision but but did fuck with my head for a good few years. Apr 9, 2023 · the day after the hospital I went back into that panic mode, thinking omg do I really want to continue this if I might have already caused damage… and then I’ll have to have a surgical abortion, which made the pain even harder for me. I was 7 weeks. Everyone has their opinions about abortion and right now I don't think I can take much more guilt. I didn't have any sedation, and only had local anaesthetic as an injection into my cervix. Both were fine but quite different processes. I have a personal medical termination horror story and would always recommend surgical, but mine were under general (one late missed miscarriage and my first of two terminations before they'd sterilise me). Following a heavy period of bleeding of bright fresh blood, the tissue went down to 2. I filled in a form about my medical history then waited to be called. Oct 25, 2024 · Hello all, We've had the news today that our baby has Down's and a probable cardiac anomaly. I'm 11+2 weeks and have a surgical abortion booked for tomorrow. Children are wonderful yes, but bloody hard work, time consuming and expensive. Log in to Mumsnet and join the conversation May 3, 2024 · I have an appointment booked with the hospital next week for the pre-assessment and the 1st appointment to prepare for the surgical abortion. I want to ask about whether it is a good idea to seek support from people close to you. Sep 8, 2023 · Today I had a surgical abortion with only local anaesthetic only at 6+4. as I remember when I was younger it was painful but wasn’t too bad. Nov 20, 2013 · I opted for a termination with my 4th child as myself and my partner decided it was the best thing to do for our family. Then bled lightly for about ten days. That Dec 16, 2019 · Those and every other scenario played in my head for the next week. Whereas with a surgical abortion once it's done it's all done. Mar 18, 2018 · It’s your body and your decision. I went for a medical abortion and took the tablets at just over 8 weeks. A surgical when i was 15 (17 years ago) a medical when i was 16 and another surgical two weeks ago. Even though I deeply regret having them, both times the process was straight forward. Clinic said that if GA she'd have had to stay in London overnight. I can’t imagine ever forcing my daughter to have an abortion . Places wait weeks to get back to you just to say they don't receive funding for surgical abortion (which is required after 10 weeks) or their nearest clinic is in Bolton I'm from London. Jul 22, 2018 · Hi all so I came to decision to have an abortion it was difficult but I have 4 beautiful kids already and I am in too much pain to care for another one. Get well soon Jun 10, 2022 · I'm booked in for a surgical abortion in 10 days. Unplanned pregnancy. Bled very heavily 4 weeks after and had positive pregnancy test. The next two days I had very light spotting then the bleeding stopped. If you have the surgery you could say someone’s collecting you after or arrange a taxi? Please discuss this with the staff and see what options you have. And I’ve taken another digital today and it’s still 3+ I’m 4 weeks post abortion this Jan 23, 2023 · @Heathernoll I finally got in touch with my GP who put a referral in for me to be considered for a surgical but unfortunately by the time this was all done I was 12 weeks gone so it was no longer an option as apparently that’s the cut off for surgical. Aug 20, 2022 · I had a surgical abortion at about 6 weeks - it was about as early as they were willing to do a surgical one. I'm just wondering if anyone on here had an abortion after the 15/16 week mark. Mar 7, 2024 · Hi I don't think I've ever added a thread, but I did search the archives when I was making my decision, so thought I'd add my experience to help anyon Jun 8, 2022 · I took misoprostol 3 doses but I didn't bleed yet it has been two days ,does it mean that it was unsuccessful Apr 21, 2022 · Due to a medical condition I can’t have a medical abortion, only surgical. I also for record took a digital which is reading 3+ two weeks ago. The D&C also meant that everything was removed. May 10, 2019 · So I am all booked in to have a surgical abortion in the morning, and to tell the truth I am petrified. But I really regretted it and I feel I can’t make my mind up to continue or not for reasons due to abnormalities. They gave me one and a few days after the abortion (mine was surgical) I went to a quaint little forest and burnt the picture, then buried the ashes. I hope you got this sorted soon 💐 May 10, 2015 · I had a surgical abortion yesterday at 8+2. Don’t feel pressured by anyone to have another abortion . So I went to my medical abortion appointment on the 5th July. I’m so scared of the general Anesthesic. Sep 6, 2024 · I contacted them with an online form and received a phonecall back the next day. I really hope having this baby works out for you . Mar 6, 2023 · Hi there. I wanted to be knocked out with no memory of it. Jul 3, 2021 · A surgical abortion has been suggested many a time since I first found out I was still pregnant. Jun 19, 2020 · I'm glad I found this thread (but sorry you are in this position). Anonymous. I'm going for just under 2 weeks on my own. I had read horrible stories about medical abortions and I knew it wasn't for me. On the Thursday & Friday. Jun 20, 2023 · msi surgical abortion 11 replies rosekate203 Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, Oct 7, 2024 · hi, I had a medical abortion 4 weeks and 1 day ago. Jul 14, 2011 · I had the surgical option nearly 18 years ago at the age of 24 after the pill failed and I was in and out the same day. Aug 15, 2019 · Failed abortions can be hard to process psychologically. Then last night I woke up and I was bleeding heavily. Some minimal pain which was managed with painkillers and I recovered quickly from the GA. I really can't abort a 13 week old fetus, it's just too far along now. oqsz tqoy vblmfz fubk lrcvt gjvrxi zgfwg svt qiwpf rdurn