A heating pad or hot water bottle may also bring relief. Cramps typically only last a few days. They are caused by contractions of the uterus and are sometimes associated with the passage of large clots. If any medication causes drowsiness, do not drive or operate complex machinery. Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, or similar medications or any medications you can't tolerate or are allergic to.
Significant problems are unusual after an abortion.
One problem to watch for is infection, and fever is the first sign of an infection. Fever, which may indicate infection, usually shows up on the second or third day. If you have an infection, it can almost always be handled with medication. Take your medications correctly. Doxycycline or Ampicillin should be taken by mouth about every twelve hours.