If you find yourself unexpectedly pregnant, the abortion pill may be an option you are considering. You need to educate yourself on the risks associated with any medical procedure. Wellspring wants to help you have the information you need so that you can make the best decision for you.
You may be wondering what exactly the abortion pill is. This article gives a great explanation.
All medications have side effects and the abortion pill is no exception. Common side effects include:
- Prolonged bleeding
- Incomplete abortion –meaning all the pregnancy doesn’t get expelled after using the abortion pill. If this happens you may need surgery to remove the rest of the pregnancy.
- Infection
- Fever
- Nausea and vomiting
The abortion pill isn’t for you if:
- You are more than 9 weeks pregnant.
- You have a suspected ectopic pregnancy.
- You have an IUD in place.
- You don’t have access to emergency care. The second pill in the abortion pill regimen is taken at home. If there are complications, you need to be able to access urgent care if needed.
If you are considering the abortion pill, we can’t stress enough the need to do three things:
- Confirm that you are indeed pregnant
- Have an ultrasound to give you more information about your pregnancy
- Get screened for gonorrhea and chlamydia.
These three things are critical to know because it impacts your decision. In particular, the ultrasound will tell you how far along you in your pregnancy. Since the
the abortion pill is only available early in pregnancy, this is important information to have.
At Wellspring, our highly trained staff gives you the information you need in a supportive, judgment-free environment. Schedule your appointment today. All services at Wellspring are at no cost to you.
Information in this article taken from:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/medical-abortion/about/pac-20394687
Credits: https://curejoy.com/content/side-effects-of-abortion-pills/
