A number of women prefer to "let nature take its course." In most cases, the sloughing tissue comes out naturally and the bleeding stops after a few days. This may take up to 14 days. However, this approach is not used if spontaneous abortions have been observed before, a bleeding disorder is present, or infection is suspected. If the bleeding does not stop or increases, the woman may be offered an alternative form of treatment.
In the event that bleeding and pain subside, a pregnancy test should be performed after 3 weeks. If the test shows the presence of pregnancy, then it is necessary to visit a doctor for further assessment of the situation.