Considering taking the abortion pill? Some women feel it’s the easy solution to an unexpected pregnancy. Before proceeding with the abortion pill, you should understand how it works, the risks, and the details needed to confirm your pregnancy.
Safeguard your health and get the facts today at Oasis Medical Center. Our team provides private and compassionate services at no cost to you so you can get the answers you need to make an informed decision.
How Medical Abortion (the Abortion Pill) Works
Also known as medical abortion, the abortion pill is a series of two drugs that terminate a pregnancy. Both mifepristone and misoprostol work to end the pregnancy and expel it from the woman’s body.
Common Risks of Medical Abortion
Medical abortion comes with risks to your health, including:
- The body not releasing all pregnancy tissue from the uterus, also called an incomplete abortion (this may require surgical treatment)
- An ongoing pregnancy if the procedure doesn’t work
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding
- Infection
- Fever
- Digestive symptoms such as upset stomach
Know How Far Along You Are
The FDA only recommends the abortion pill for women through 10 weeks of pregnancy. Otherwise, the risks increase significantly. An ultrasound is the only way to confirm how far along you are.
After receiving positive pregnancy testing results at our center, you will be offered a limited obstetrical ultrasound to confirm viability. This scan will show if a heartbeat is present and how the pregnancy is progressing.
Know of Possible Complications
An ultrasound will also alert you to certain potential pregnancy complications. Here are some common complications to understand:
- Ectopic pregnancy – This is a potential pregnancy complication where the pregnancy grows outside the uterus and requires immediate medical attention. Abortion would not be an option for you if this complication occurred, and you would need other medical treatment.
- Miscarriage – This is the natural death of the embryo or fetus before it is able to survive independently. A miscarriage may require monitoring or treatment.
Learn More Today
We know you probably still have lots of questions, and we’re here to help you answer them one by one. Start by scheduling a free and confidential appointment today.
Oasis Medical Center does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
