It sounds easy, doesn’t it? Take the abortion pill and your “troubles” will be over. The problem is, it isn’t just one pill, and there is the possibility of physical and emotional consequences.
Before you see a provider or order the drugs online, find out more about this abortion procedure. You need to be fully prepared in case there are complications.
What Is the Abortion Pill Method?
The abortion pill method uses two different drugs to end a pregnancy. Mifepristone, the first drug you take, blocks progesterone. All pregnancies need progesterone to develop. Without it, the fetus cannot survive.
The second drug, misoprostol, causes bleeding and contractions to expel the baby and pregnancy tissue from your body.
What Happens After Taking the Drugs?
For most women, the following symptoms are common:
- Bleeding (this always occurs)
- Cramping in the stomach area (this always occurs)
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Chills
- Diarrhea
- Headache
Read what an anonymous woman on Reddit had to say about her experience:
“My worst symptom was the cramps, but I also had diarrhea at the beginning, a lot of vomiting, and some chills and spasms.”
For some women, the pain is unbearable, and the bleeding is heavy. The same anonymous woman above wrote:
“The pain became unbearable, and I started crying from the pain. I couldn’t move, and no medicine was working anymore.”
Many women say they didn’t feel the abortion provider adequately prepared them for what they might see. This anonymous Reddit user was shocked by what she saw after taking the drugs:
“It was so much more developed than I thought it would be. I thought it would be inside a blood clot or placenta or something, but…”
Recently, several women have posted that they were concerned that their medical abortions weren’t successful. Because you take the drugs in the privacy of your home, it’s difficult to know if the procedure was complete.
The insights above show that abortion is a serious decision, and you deserve to get thorough information about this option. Your physical and emotional well-being is the priority as you move through the decision-making process.
How Can Choices Help Me?
Although we do not perform or refer for abortion, the team at Choices does provide thorough and factual information about the abortion pill procedure, the side effects to expect, and the potential physical and emotional risks.
Schedule an appointment at Choices. Get a no-cost and confidential exam and consultation with a medical professional. We can discuss your situation and your options.
Be prepared to protect your health and safety. We’re here for you.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
Pregnancy Testing
To confirm your pregnancy, start with a no-cost pregnancy test from Choices. We will confidentially provide conclusive results at no cost to you.
STD/STI Services
During your pregnancy test, we also offer limited STD/STI screening. You and your partner receive no-cost treatment if you test positive for gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, or syphilis.
Ultrasounds
If your pregnancy test is positive, complete the confirmation process with a no-cost limited ultrasound. An ultrasound confirms viability, the gestational age, and the location of your pregnancy.
Abortion Pill Reversal
If you’ve taken the first dose of the abortion pill method and regret your decision, it may not be too late to save your pregnancy. There’s a process called Abortion Pill Reversal, but you must act quickly.
Pregnancy Testing
To confirm your pregnancy, start with a no-cost pregnancy test from Choices. We will confidentially provide conclusive results at no cost to you.
STD/STI Services
During your pregnancy test, we also offer limited STD/STI screening. You and your partner receive no-cost treatment if you test positive for gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, or syphilis.
Ultrasounds
If your pregnancy test is positive, complete the confirmation process with a no-cost limited ultrasound. An ultrasound confirms viability, the gestational age, and the location of your pregnancy.
Abortion Pill Reversal
If you’ve taken the first dose of the abortion pill method and regret your decision, it may not be too late to save your pregnancy. There’s a process called Abortion Pill Reversal, but you must act quickly.
