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| After an Abortion |  - You may experience cramping which is similar to menstrual cramps, but sometimes more intensive.
- Woman may experience bleeding and spotting for 3-6 weeks. Sometimes spotting may include small clots. Nevertheless, some women don’t experience any bleeding, this is also normal.
- As a rule, a normal period should begin within 4 to 8 weeks. Besides, the bleeding may be heavier, darker or lighter than you usually experience.
- Pregnancy symptoms should stop within one week.
- Sometimes women may experience breast engorgement. If your breasts are painful and you observe secretion, you should fasten them tightly with a snug brassiere, a plicate towel secured with safety pins, or a 7 inch ACE bandage. Besides, you may use ice putting it for 10 minutes on and 20 minutes off. You have to remember that stimulation, like hot water from a shower, should be avoided.
- You have to be ready for experiencing a wide range of emotions, such as relief, sadness, and many others. You should call the clinic if you have any burdensome or uncomfortable feelings that do not pass. There is no payment for a counseling session following an abortion procedure.
- Pregnancy can occur again any time after an abortion. That’s why if you do not want to become pregnant you should provide birth control. If you are starting birth control pills, you should use a back-up method, such as condoms, spermicides, abstinence, with the first cycle of pills.
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