The Morgentaler Clinic in Montreal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of medical care. You have been given pain medication that affects your respiratory system and your state of For 7 days : It is important to take the pregnancy test given to you 4 weeks after the operation. If you have pain: This is normal, as it rarely lasts more than 24 hours. Heavy bleeding (3 or more full towels in 2 hours) Intense pain not relieved by ibuprofen and acetaminophen. Fever over 38.0°C for 4 hours or more. Call the clinic at 514-844-4844. Home instructions
After the surgical abortion
Instructions to follow
Back home
state of consciousness (unless you have refused the medication).You may experience the following symptoms when you return home: drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, sweating, dizziness.
For 24 hours, you can't drive and make important decisions.
Avoid taking alcohol or drugs.
Prevention of infection
No tampons: sanitary pads only.
No sexual relations with penetration.
No vaginal shower.
No swimming in public areas.
For second-trimester abortions (14 weeks or more): shower only.
Contraception
Fertility can be restored as early as 7 days after surgery.
If you wish to avoid pregnancy, you must begin contraception within 5 days of the procedure.
Pregnancy test
What to expect
Bleeding and pain
It's normal to have no bleeding after surgery, just as it's normal to have some. Bleeding varies from person to person, both in duration and quantity.
Cramps are normal, and vary in intensity and duration from person to person.
Take Ibuprofen 600 mg WITH Acetaminophen 1000mg
Do NOT take aspirin
Apply warm heat to your belly
Get some rest
Get some rest
Between days 4 and 7 following surgery, you may have :
Severe cramps
More abundant bleeding, often accompanied by clots
Temperature up to 38°C for less than 24 hours
Fever and chills
Tender, firmer breasts, sometimes with discharge
Mood swings such as feeling sad or depressed
Pregnancy symptoms
Nausea/vomiting will disappear within 48 hours of your operation.
Other pregnancy symptoms may take up to 7 days to disappear.
Next menstrual period
Most women will menstruate 4 to 8 weeks after the procedure.
This first period may be unusual; you may experience more cramping and/or bleeding and/or expel clots. This is normal.
Following your abortion, call the clinic if you have any questions about :
Bleeding
A positive pregnancy test 4 weeks after surgery
Your contraception
Concerns
For urgent matters:
If the clinic is closed and this is an EMERGENCY, call 514-594-2794.
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