Failed surgical abortion mumsnet I was in the actual room for only about 5-10 mins. 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. 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. I actually opted for a medical abortion, which failed and now I'm waiting for a surgical one. I'm 11+2 weeks and have a surgical abortion booked for tomorrow. And originally baby's father was going to help out, he has now made it clear he won't. 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. Jun 19, 2020 · I'm glad I found this thread (but sorry you are in this position). 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. He is now 15 and absolutely fine! May 8, 2018 · You might have seen some of my previous posts I have had a failed surgical abortion. It could also be residual hormones or retained tissue. I was 8/9 weeks when i had the abortion, i went for an appointment to discuss my options etc, and booked medical abortion. 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. I'm booked in for a surgical abortion under GA to 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. Warm baths, lavender spray, easy-to-digest/prepare food, a friend or two on standby. Whereas with a surgical abortion once it's done it's all done. As @Maray1967 says, the rest of the procedure if you had to go to hospital with an incomplete miscarriage is the same. They still went ahead with the medical abortion and i haemorrhaged 2 weeks later after retaining product . Jan 1, 2019 · Just wanted to post and say I feel your frustration. Join pregnancy choices and discuss everything related to terminations and surgical & medical abortions. There were about 5-6 other girls there at this point. Clinic said that if GA she'd have had to stay in London overnight. Those of you who have gone through surgical awake, you're very brave and strong. Aug 1, 2020 · If you have no idea how far along you are the first step is getting a scan ASAP. Jul 9, 2023 · My pill abortion failed and see this post . 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? 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 Jul 20, 2020 · So it's two weeks since I took my medical abortion pills. How are you now since having to have more tablets really feeling for you having to of had gone through that again. And I’ve taken another digital today and it’s still 3+ I’m 4 weeks post abortion this 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. Nearly 3/4 were 8 week or less pregnancies (dating from last monthly period), 20% were 6 weeks or less. The fact you're getting a scan is great. 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. Ended up having the surgery and I felt nothing. I also for record took a digital which is reading 3+ two weeks ago. I went ahead with a surgical procedure at the beginning of October, I was 11 weeks pregnant. Is there a chance it’s failed? Please be kind I’ve not stopped crying for weeks. 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). Just be prepared for any outcome. 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. Bled very heavily 4 weeks after and had positive pregnancy test. Took the first tablet Friday and the 4 yesterday. 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. 5cm but the bleeding continued and it was not going away. Nov 1, 2017 · Had a scan today and it shows the abortion failed, the baby is still alive! And I'm 13 weeks. Demand the coil is removed at the point they investigate properly for the failed surgical abortion. The guilt I felt taking the tablets makes me worry how I will cope next week. After the procedure I was fine. I was wondering if anyone else has had a failed abortion and gone on to have the baby? Jan 15, 2018 · I had a surgical abortion 8 years ago. I’m really struggling I must of only been a week and a half pregnant as I’m now 5. 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 Feb 4, 2022 · Sorry to hear that you've been suffering with pain. The decision to have it was fairly straight-forward. Not regretful or guilty as such, just a deep sadness that it wasn't to be. 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 Mar 14, 2017 · Private messages My feed My Lists Nov 21, 2023 · Well, it is a miscarriage. On the first day, I passed out tissue, like heavy tissues, i mean. I was absolutely terrified beforehand but it was fine. May 4, 2019 · It may not be GA. By the time I have that I will be 9 weeks and been waiting 5 weeks. 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. I was dated at 5 and 1/2 weeks on 16/03. Please don't judge! The description may be a little gruesome and graphic so look away now. One line means termination successful two lines mean it's failed. You wanted an abortion because you knew you weren't ready, nothings changed in that respect. I answered lots medical questions and discussed options. I am now 13 weeks pregnant. But I really regretted it and I feel I can’t make my mind up to continue or not for reasons due to abnormalities. 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. Jun 9, 2015 · I had a medical abortion 4 weeks ago which I found out today has failed. The provider should provide you with lots of information. 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 will be 11weeks 4 days on the day of the procedure. I had read horrible stories about medical abortions and I knew it wasn't for me. Ramping and bleeding for up to 3 days afterwards. Oct 1, 2017 · I don't even know where to post this and I'm all so new. The D&C also meant that everything was removed. 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. I hope you got this sorted soon 💐 May 10, 2015 · I had a surgical abortion yesterday at 8+2. 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. It was really traumatic for her. 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. 5 weeks ago . 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. Nov 14, 2024 · Thank you. 😔 I haven't had any pain not since the actual abortion took place. I am financially strapped. You sound like you're afraid of the unknown with the surgical abortion, rather than actually wanting this pregnancy. 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. Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. Also, HCG count has Jan 6, 2020 · I hope you're good today. Do not accept the pills by post system without a scan first. Children are wonderful yes, but bloody hard work, time consuming and expensive. I’m not sure if they’d even let you do the pills one at this stage. Just what I want to hear. I didn't have any sedation, and only had local anaesthetic as an injection into my cervix. 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. Jul 2, 2023 · Hi Gina, I’m in a similar position. Dec 28, 2017 · I had an abortion recently (already have one DS 12mo) and am at college. Jun 4, 2024 · I had given birth, natural birth, to three kids and nothing compares to that pain, nothing at all. I also happened to have had both surgical as well as medical abortion. I really can't abort a 13 week old fetus, it's just too far along now. My DS is 8 so there would be little common ground between him and the baby. I honestly don’t know what to do. I bled heavily for 4 days and spotings went for 10 days too. Jul 10, 2022 · Hi, so I thought I would post on here to get some advice. I brought her home by train. Sep 6, 2024 · I contacted them with an online form and received a phonecall back the next day. I am still pregnant and booked in for a surgical procedure next week. Following a heavy period of bleeding of bright fresh blood, the tissue went down to 2. Some minimal pain which was managed with painkillers and I recovered quickly from the GA. Our contraception unfortunately failed. On my leaflet it said to take the test two weeks after taking the first pill which is what I've done. Took first pill 18/03 and then two lots on 19/03. Now I think it hasn’t worked as the pregnancy test given with the treatment has showed positive. 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 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. With all these, I was thinking the abortion was successful. 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. Log in to Mumsnet and join the conversation 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. All that is showing is a yolk sack no heart beat . At that point I’d have been 5 & 1/2 to 6 weeks. Had anyone else had a surgical abortion around this time? Mar 18, 2018 · It’s your body and your decision. Feb 5, 2020 · Midwives strongly suggested she have a surgical abortion as they thought there would be defects. 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. Mar 6, 2023 · Hi there. 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. A friend had surgical abortion and was only sedated. 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 sad. Without going into masses of detail I have health complications and another pregnancy wasn't advisable right now. 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. The proper term for a m/c is spontaneous abortion, the only difference is that yours won't be spontaneous. I wasn’t given any pills before my surgical ablation and it was done very quickly. 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. On the morning of my procedure, I arrived at the clinic at 9am. So I went to my medical abortion appointment on the 5th July. Mar 31, 2022 · Took tablets 2 weeks ago for a medical abortion and long story short they didn’t work. 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. Hope it goes well OP whatever happens. Just looking for any advice, experience if I may. I had gone off with a man more than twice my age. 2 weeks and had abortion 3. I underwent a surgical termination by local anaesthetic on 16 Feb. 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. 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. 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. The pregnancy was quite far along and she decided to keep the baby. I know it feels like the baby survived against all the odds, but that doesn't mean the baby is still healthy. 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. 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. Jan 15, 2021 · I had a surgical abortion when I was 17. 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. 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. 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. I went for a medical abortion and took the tablets at just over 8 weeks. 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 a long time ago but recall vaguely that pain afterwards was like bad period pain. 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. Among the successfully completed abortions 44% were 8 weeks or less and 6% were less than 6 weeks. Apr 29, 2022 · I agree. 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. Oct 30, 2019 · I'm 23 and my contraception failed me, so did the morning after pill. Get support and advice from a caring community. The clinic I went to have advised me not to keep the baby but I can't help feeling that it's fate. Really scared. 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. Get well soon. How many weeks past abortion were you when had to take more tablets? Did you have a scan. However it has failed. I was 7 weeks. 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. Apr 13, 2015 · I had opted for a surgical abortion under general anaesthetic . Apr 21, 2022 · I'm having a surgical abortion at the beginning of May due to medical reasons. So if anyone has had a failed op, followed by a successful one, I'd love to hear about it. 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. 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. Oct 27, 2017 · I can't help on the practical side as I had a surgical abortion at a fairly similar time. Then bled lightly for about ten days. 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. I filled in a form about my medical history then waited to be called. Am now almost 12 weeks pregnant with twins and booked in for a surgical abortion on Monday. natz fmtwus hrqqe cbaa wyvgh tsid cqpev rufo vfrll suoctf