Table 2. Frequency of physical effects and complications mentioned by sellers, by gestational age profile.

	Total (n=78)	8–12 weeks profile (n=41)	16–17 weeks profile (n=37)
Seller mentioned any physical effect*	92.3	95.1	89.2
Bleeding†	84.6	92.7	75.7
Menstrual-like cramping†	66.7	75.6	56.8
Clots of blood	50.0	53.7	45.9
Vomiting†	39.7	41.5	37.8
Diarrhoea†	39.7	46.3	32.4
Mild fever†	38.5	39.0	37.8
Passing products of conception	38.5	36.6	40.5
Nausea†	35.9	36.6	35.1
Abdominal cramping	34.6	41.5	27.0
Shivering†	33.3	39.0	27.0
Pain†	30.8	22.0	40.5
Dizziness	17.9	19.5	16.2
Headache	12.8	14.6	10.8
Something else‡	6.4	9.8	2.7
Seller mentioned any complication requiring medical attention*	16.7	19.5	13.5
Heavy or prolonged bleeding†	9.0	9.8	8.1
Severe pain that is not relieved by analgesic†	7.7	9.8	5.4
High fever†	6.4	9.8	2.7
Foul smelling discharge	5.1	7.3	2.7
Continued pregnancy symptoms	5.1	4.9	5.4
Allergic reaction (hives, rash, difficulty breathing)	2.6	2.4	2.7
Something else§	3.8	2.4	5.4

^*Mystery clients could select multiple response options.

^†Mentioned in World Health OrganizationWHO, Cclinical practice handbook for quality abortion care, 2023.15

^‡Other physical effects included discharge, dilation, belly feels hard to the touch, inflammation, fatigue.

^§Other complications included intense dizziness or fainting, blood has strong smell, abnormal bleeding (no additional specification).