There are some medical conditions (contraindications) under which complications can be expected during or after a medical abortion. The doctor will clarify this with you during the preliminary examination. Treatment-related complications rarely occur.
Complications of medical abortion
Mifegyne®
Contraindications: Severe disorders of the adrenal gland, uncontrollably severe asthma, intolerance of the drugs used, difficult to adjust high blood pressure, severe cardiovascular diseases and cardiac arrhythmia. For heavy smokers over the age of 35, the medical method is associated with certain risks.
Possible side effects of Mifegyne®: Mifegyne® is generally very well tolerated. Nausea rarely occurs. Premature bleeding is an occasional complication after abortion. Heavy bleeding occurs in 5-10% of all applications, rarely with the amniotic sac leaving.

Cytotec®
Contraindications: none are known.
After the application of Cytotec®, contractions of the uterus and intermittent heavy bleeding occur. Bleeding that is clearly supermenstrual is frequent and normal. As a complication after abortion with medication, heavy bleeding does not stop even after hours (1% of all treatments). In this case a curettage is necessary.
Common unpleasant side effects are severe cramp-like pain, chills, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. The symptoms can last for several hours. Heavy bleeding can only be expected in 1 out of every 10,000 cases of medical abortion.
Treatment is successful in 96-97% of all applications. In 2-3% of all cases, an incomplete termination of the pregnancy, persistent heavy bleeding and further growth of the pregnancy are possible. In these cases a doctor must be consulted. A curettage may be necessary. It is possible that the use of Mifegyne® and Cytotec® damages the fruit. We therefore strongly recommend that you complete an abortion once it has begun.
Heavy bleeding can only be expected in 1 out of every 10,000 cases of medical abortion.
Infections are very rare if the medication is used correctly.
