Are you thinking about abortion? An abortion is a serious pregnancy decision that comes with possible risks to your health. Get the facts before making up your mind. Be sure to go about pregnancy confirmation to confirm your pregnancy health and whether you’re eligible for abortion. Find the clarity you need.
Medical Abortion (The Abortion Pill)
Known as the abortion pill, a medical abortion includes taking two drugs that work to terminate an existing pregnancy. The first drug in the abortion pill method is mifepristone, which blocks a hormone called progesterone. This hormone is essential for the pregnancy’s growth. Without it, the pregnancy ends.
Secondly, misoprostol, is taken which causes bleeding and cramping as the body works to expel the pregnancy through the vagina.
There are risks to a medical abortion, including the following:
- The body not releasing the pregnancy and all related tissue in the uterus, also called an incomplete abortion. This may require surgical abortion.
- An ongoing pregnancy if the procedure doesn’t work.
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding.
- Infection.
- Fever.
- Digestive symptoms such as upset stomach.
Surgical Abortion
The two main types of surgical abortion include Dilation & Evacuation (D&E) and Dilation & Curettage (D&C). Both surgical abortion procedure dilates the cervix and uses vacuum aspiration and surgical tools to remove the pregnancy.
As each type of surgical abortion is similar, they share similar risks, including:
- Perforation of the uterus
- Damage to the cervix
- Scar tissue on the uterine wall
- Infection
Before An Abortion
Safeguarding your health matters most before proceeding with a pregnancy decision. Know where your pregnancy stands with a pregnancy test and a possible referral for a free ultrasound with an independent medical provider. We can help you find the answers you need to make an informed decision.
Begin getting answers by scheduling a no-cost and confidential pregnancy appointment today. We can help you explore all your pregnancy options. You are not alone.