Both medical and surgical abortion procedures come with side effects and risks. These two are different. While side effects are secondary, unwanted effects of taking a drug, risks are the chances of complications occurring.
You only have one life and body; protect it by taking safety precautions. Learn about the abortion risks and schedule a free limited ultrasound scan at Life Choices Community Pregnancy Clinic.
Medical Abortion Risks
Medical abortion involves taking drugs to end and expel a pregnancy. The first drug, mifepristone, blocks the hormone progesterone to end the pregnancy. The second drug, misoprostol, will cause the uterus to contract, leading to abdominal cramping and vaginal bleeding.
Due to the amount of bleeding that happens and the expulsion of tissue, there are risks of heavy and prolonged bleeding (it’s dangerous to lose too much blood), incomplete abortion, infection, fever, and digestive system discomfort.
There are certain conditions that rule out medical abortion as an option, especially any having to do with the blood, like having anemia or certain heart or blood vessel diseases. Also, if you have seizures, this wouldn’t be safe. There’s a list of pre-existing conditions that every woman should review before they think about proceeding.
Surgical Abortion Risks
Surgical abortions happen in clinics or hospitals. During this procedure, the uterus will be dilated, followed by an abortion provider using suction or scraping to remove the pregnancy.
Due to the use of sharp tools, a dilation & curettage (D&C) abortion presents risks if the tools poke a hole in the uterus (uterine perforation), damage to the cervix, and scar tissue on the uterine wall (Asherman’s Syndrome). Infection is also possible.
Some women may opt for anesthesia, which comes with additional risks.
Make an Informed Choice
Abortion is a serious decision with physical effects. It also comes with emotional weight that could lead to a mixture of feelings.
You deserve to make an informed choice for your future.
Visit Life Choices Community Clinic
Protect your health with a limited ultrasound scan at Life Choices Community Clinic. This scan will provide critical health details, such as how far along you are (gestational age), and whether the pregnancy is progressing within the uterus.
Schedule your free and confidential appointment today.
*All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.