women s health issues
Septic Abortion
Symptoms of Septic Abortion
Symptoms of septic abortion typically appear within 24 to 48 hours after abortion. They include chills, fever, vaginal discharge, a rapid heart rate, and often vaginal bleeding. The cervix may dilate, and a miscarriage, if one has not already occurred, is possible. If the uterus is punctured during an abortion, women usually have severe abdominal pain. In women who have a septic abortion, delirium may develop, and blood pressure may become dangerously low, resulting in Sepsis and Septic Shock . 