Thinking about abortion? It’s critical to get all the facts before making any pregnancy decision—let alone abortion, a choice that has the potential to put your health at risk.
Read on to learn the essentials you need to know about what happens to your body after an abortion. Or contact First Choice to schedule your free, confidential Options Consultation appointment—a safe space to learn more about your options.
Physical Effects of Abortion
There are two types of abortion: medical (also known as the “abortion pill”) and surgical. However, both types will cause vaginal bleeding and cramping in the stomach area.
Distress at Seeing the Embryo
The drugs involved in a medical abortion are taken at home, which means your pregnancy will pass out through your vagina while at home. Seeing the embryo can be distressing for some women.
Unexpectedly Severe Pain
While every woman’s pain threshold is different, many women have reported that they were caught off guard and unprepared for the severity of pain they experienced after taking the abortion drugs.
Potential for Infection
Both medical and surgical abortion have the potential to cause life-threatening infections. With medical abortion, an infection can occur if parts of the terminated pregnancy remain in your uterus. This is known as an incomplete abortion, and it can lead to sepsis if left untreated.
How to Protect Your Health
Before scheduling an abortion—or making any pregnancy decision—it’s critical to get an ultrasound. This simple scan will give you the key information you need to stay safe, including how far along you are as well as your pregnancy’s location and viability.
Ar First Choice, we care about your health—and we’re here to give you the information and services you need to move forward confidential.
Don’t face this alone. Contact us today to schedule your free, confidential appointment.
