Clients who undergo medication abortion are required to have follow-up consultations with their prescribers to confirm the termination of the pregnancy, manage complications, receive counselling on contraception and get emotional support if needed. Clients may also require ultrasound or bloodwork to confirm the completion of the abortion and to rule out the possibility of ectopic pregnancy.

Mode of follow-up[6]:

In most situations, follow-up consultations are given 7 to 14 days after taking misoprostol (the second medication) but sometimes follow-up can take place as early as 3 days after misoprostol. The consultation can be over the phone or in-person, depending on the circumstances.

Emotional support[6]:

Emotional response after medication abortion often vary. Some people feel relieved and positive while some feel grief, sadness, or guilt, and have mixed feelings. These emotions are normal, and they may or may not be related to socioeconomic circumstances, the lack of social support, moral discomfort, and family conflict.

People undergoing medication abortion can be supported by understanding that mixed emotions are normal and by exploring coping strategies and assistance. Useful resources include:

• Exhale, a talk-line that provides emotional support, resources and information after abortion.
• All-Options, a talk-line to discuss past or current experience with abortion, adoption and parenting for people in Canada and the United States (1-888-493-0092).

Post-abortion Contraception:

People taking medication abortion can return to fertility rapidly and hence should consider taking contraceptives.