Gynecology

Abortion - Surgical First Trimester

Preparation
Procedure
Recovery

Recovery

After the procedure, you should remain resting for a few minutes. You will probably have some cramping and spotting. We will provide you with a heat pack and a maxi-pad as well as juice and crackers. When you feel able, you may get dressed. Your health educator will then give you instructions on how to take care of your body. The doctor will give you antibiotics and a prescription for birth control if you desire it. You arrange ahead of time to have someone drive you home. You should go immediately home to rest and let the medications wear off. You should be able to return to normal activities, such as work and school, the next day.

Follow-up Visits

Unless you are experiencing complications related to the procedure, you do not need to visit our office again. We recommend that you make an appointment to see your regular doctor for an annual pap smear, physical/gynecologic exam and birth control refill requests.

Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated February 28, 2008