What are symptoms I should be concerned about after taking the abortion pills? When should I contact a medical provider?

Throughout your treatment, we’re here to support you. 

If you don’t find the answer to your question in this guide, you can always send a Hey Jane provider a message, and you should get a response within 24 hours. 

Check out our Resources page for many support options, including talk/textlines and websites for things like emotional support during/after an abortion and much more. 

Serious complications from this treatment are rare, and most side effects can be managed from home. For urgent concerns, we’ll give you a phone number to reach a provider 24/7 or you should go to your nearest emergency department.

Emergencies: When to Urgently Contact a Provider

If you have any of the following at any time:

• You soak more than 2 maxi pads an hour for more than 2 hours in a row
• Belly pain or cramps that don’t get better with pain medicine or a heating pad
• Dizziness or vomiting lasting more than 4 hours 
• Weakness, nausea, or diarrhea lasting more than 24 hours 

If you have any of these at least 24 hours after taking the misoprostol pills in Step 2:

• Cramping or bleeding is not getting better 
• You have a fever of 101 F or higher (fever is common during the first 24 hours) - always check your temperature with a thermometer
• You have not had bleeding as heavy as a period
• Your belly pain is getting worse
• You start to feel very ill after the heavy cramping and bleeding is over
  

One week after taking the pills, if you have any of the following: 

• You do not feel that you passed the pregnancy
• Your pregnancy symptoms (such as nausea and breast tenderness/soreness) are not getting better
• Cramping or bleeding is not getting better 
• You have a fever of 101 F or higher (fever is common during the first 24 hours) 
• Your belly pain is getting worse