Wondering if the abortion pill is something you want to go through with? We know this unexpected time can be full of questions and concerns.
You are not alone. Before moving forward with an abortion decision, you deserve the facts about the abortion pill and all your options.
How Does The Abortion Pill Work?
Also known as medical abortion, the abortion pill terminates an existing pregnancy through two drugs: mifepristone and misoprostol.
First, mifepristone blocks progesterone, a hormone necessary for the pregnancy’s growth. Without progesterone, the uterine lining will thin, and the pregnancy will end.
Misoprostol, the second drug, causes the uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy and related tissue from the body.
Risks of the Abortion Pill
There are serious health risks to consider when thinking about the abortion pill. According to the Mayo Clinic, some potential risks may include:
- Incomplete abortion, which may need to be followed by surgical treatment
- An ongoing pregnancy if the procedure doesn’t work
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding
- Infection
- Fever
- Digestive system discomfort
It’s important to know where your health stands before a major medical procedure such as medical abortion (the abortion pill). Medical abortion is not an option if you:
- Are too far along in your pregnancy (the FDA recommends medical abortion only through 10 weeks gestation)
- Have an intrauterine device (IUD) currently in place
- Have a suspected pregnancy outside of the uterus, called an ectopic pregnancy
- Have certain medical conditions, including anemia, some bleeding disorders, certain heart or blood vessel diseases, chronic adrenal failure, severe liver, kidney, or lung disease, or an uncontrolled seizure disorder
- Take a blood thinner or certain steroid medicines
- Can’t make follow-up visits to your provider or don’t have access to emergency care
- Have an allergy to the drugs used
Confirm Your Pregnancy Details
Safeguard your health and be sure of your pregnancy options with pregnancy confirmation. Visit ABBA Women’s Choice to confirm your pregnancy with free pregnancy testing and limited obstetrical ultrasound.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment so you can make a fully informed decision about your unplanned pregnancy.
*We don’t provide or refer for abortions.
