Abortion affects your body differently depending on the procedure, the stage of pregnancy, and your individual health. If it’s one of the options you’re considering, learning about the physical effects and possible complications beforehand can help you better understand what the process involves.
Coweta Pregnancy Services offers no-cost options education and limited ultrasounds to confirm vital pregnancy information and help you make an informed decision.
Schedule a no-cost, confidential appointment today to confirm your pregnancy and receive information that can help you consider your next steps.
After a Medical Abortion
Medical abortion uses mifepristone and misoprostol to end and expel an early pregnancy.
Mifepristone blocks progesterone, which is necessary to sustain a pregnancy. Misoprostol causes the uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy.
Abdominal cramping and vaginal bleeding will occur as the drugs take effect. Other possible side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, chills, dizziness, and headache.
There are also potential risks associated with this abortion method, including heavy or prolonged bleeding, infection, an ongoing pregnancy, and an incomplete abortion. An incomplete abortion occurs when pregnancy tissue remains in the uterus and may require additional medical or surgical treatment.
After a Surgical Abortion
Surgical abortion takes place in a medical setting. Depending on gestational age, suction, medical instruments, or both may be used to remove the pregnancy from the uterus.
Cramping and some bleeding or spotting occur for several days following the procedure. Possible risks include infection, cervical injury, uterine perforation, and scar tissue within the uterus.
Knowing what symptoms to expect and which ones require medical attention is an important conversation to have with your healthcare provider beforehand.
Start With Pregnancy Confirmation
Before considering any pregnancy option, it’s important to know more than whether your test is positive.
Coweta Pregnancy Services offers medically certified pregnancy testing administered by a nurse, sonographer, or trained layperson. You’ll receive your result, and written verification can be provided following a positive test.
If your result is positive, you may also receive a limited ultrasound to learn key details about your pregnancy, including gestational age and location.
If you’re weighing your pregnancy options, schedule a no-cost appointment with Coweta Pregnancy Services today. Our team can help you begin with accurate information about your pregnancy before you make your decision.
*Coweta Pregnancy Services does not provide or refer for abortions.
**All abortion information in this blog is based on accurate information available at the time of writing.