Is abortion an option on your mind right now?
Before making up your mind, get the facts about abortion and the risks. It’s essential to understand the abortion process and the different types of procedures.’ .
Before An Abortion
If considering abortion, there are a few steps to take before making a decision. First, confirm your pregnancy with a lab-quality test to ensure your results.
Next, an ultrasound is the only way to confirm your pregnancy details, which play a role in your available options. We can offer you these pregnancy services at Woodbury Options for Women at no cost.
Medical Abortion
Medical abortion consists of two powerful drugs, mifepristone and misoprostol, that work to terminate and expel an existing pregnancy. The FDA has only approved this type of abortion for women through 10 weeks of pregnancy.
Mifepristone blocks progesterone. Without this essential pregnancy hormone, the uterine lining will thin, causing the embryo or fetus to detach—ending the pregnancy.
Next, a woman takes misoprostol, which causes the uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy and related tissue from the uterus through cramping and vaginal bleeding.
Potential risks of medical abortion include:
- Incomplete abortion, which may require a surgical procedure
- An ongoing pregnancy if the procedure doesn’t work
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding
- Infection
- Fever
- Digestive symptoms such as upset stomach
Surgical Abortion
A surgical abortion is the second type of abortion, which typically takes place in a clinic or hospital setting. First, an abortion provider will dilate the cervix (opening of the uterus). Then, the abortion provider will remove the pregnancy and tissue using a mixture of suction and surgical tools.
Potential risks of surgical abortion include:
- Uterine perforation (a tear in the uterine lining)
- Infection
- Damage to the cervix
- Scar tissue on the uterine wall (Asherman’s syndrome)
Schedule a No-Cost Appointment
We provide accurate, medically sound information about abortion. If you are experiencing an unexpected pregnancy, gathering information on all your options is crucial. Make a no-cost appointment today.