Not sure what’s next for you when contemplating your pregnancy options? When considering the abortion pill, it’s important to get the facts. Here is more information about the potential risks of the abortion pill and what the procedure entails.
The Abortion Pill Process Explained
Also called medical abortion, the abortion pill involves taking two different drugs that work to terminate an existing pregnancy. The FDA only approves this form of abortion for women through 10 weeks of pregnancy.
First, mifepristone is taken, which blocks the hormone progesterone and causes the uterus lining to thin. It prevents the embryo from staying attached to the uterine wall and growing.
Secondly, misoprostol is taken. This drug causes the uterus to contract and expel the embryo through the vagina.
The Risks to Your Health
As with any medical procedure, it’s important to weigh the risks of the procedure. According to the Mayo Clinic, there are physical risks to the abortion pill, including the following:
- The body not releasing all pregnancy 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.
Steps to Protect Your Health
If you’re considering abortion, safeguard your health by determining your pregnancy details and health with pregnancy confirmation. It’s important to go about an ultrasound once you’ve received a positive pregnancy test. Ultrasounds confirm how far along you are and alert you to potential complications.
Visit ABBA Women’s Choice to confirm you are pregnant with a free pregnancy test and a limited obstetrical ultrasound. We offer free and confidential options counseling too.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment so you can make a fully informed decision about your unplanned pregnancy. You are not alone.
We don’t provide or refer for abortions
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
