Abortion Risks and Side Effects

Abortion Pill Side Effects

Cramping and bleeding are expected when you have an abortion. With the abortion pill, bleeding may be like a heavy period and can last three weeks or possibly up to 30 days.

Other possible side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, chills, weakness, dizziness, and headache.

Abortion Pill Risks

The Mayo Clinic lists the following as potential risks of taking the abortion pill:

• Incomplete abortion, which may need to be followed by surgical abortion
• An ongoing pregnancy if the procedure doesn’t work
• Heavy and prolonged bleeding
• Infection
• Fever
• Digestive system discomfort

The abortion pill is not the same as emergency contraception. Plan B OneStep also called “the Morning After Pill,” is used to prevent pregnancy. The abortion pill is used to end an existing pregnancy.

Abortion pill reversal is possible if you act quickly after only taking the first drug, mifepristone. Call the 24/7 helpline at 1-877-558-0333 or visit their website, Abortion Pill Reversal.

Surgical Abortion Side Effects

Side effects of a surgical abortion include cramping and bleeding. Since surgical procedures are more invasive, you could also experience fatigue, soreness, nausea, and diarrhea. The use of anesthesia can cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented too.

Surgical Abortion Risks

The Mayo Clinic lists the following as potential risks of surgical abortion:

• Perforation of the uterus
• Damage to the cervix
• Scar tissue on the uterine wall
• Infection

Abortion Is Just One Option

You have three options for your unplanned pregnancy: abortion, making an adoption plan, and parenting. Before you make a decision, we recommend you learn as much as possible about every option.

At Choices, we offer no-cost options consultations. We can review abortion procedures, side effects, and risks, as well as your other choices.

You matter to us, and we want you to be able to make an empowered choice. Schedule an appointment to talk with a client mentor.