Abortion is a major medical decision that may have life-altering effects. Abortion comes with many physical risks like infection, nausea, cramping, or heavy bleeding.
In this blog, we want to share how abortion may physically affect you so you can make an informed choice.
Physical risks of abortion
1. Medical Abortion
Also known as ‘the abortion pill,’ medical abortion includes two different drugs that work to terminate an existing pregnancy. According to the FDA, part of ending a pregnancy includes cramping and bleeding. There are also potentially life-threatening bleeding, infections, or other risks.
The Mayo Clinic shares how medical abortion can be painful, especially for women with a history of heavy and painful menstrual cycles. Other side effects of this abortion procedure could include:
- Nausea
- Vaginal bleeding
- Abdominal cramping
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Chills
- Diarrhea
- Headache
2. Surgical Abortion
Surgical abortion is a much more invasive procedure and is done normally with pregnancies more than 15 weeks along. With a surgical procedure, a medical professional will use a combination of suction, curettage, and extraction with forceps to remove all parts of the pregnancy.
As far as pain and discomfort, women normally feel uterine cramping and experience bleeding right away. This may continue for several weeks. Other potential side effects include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Chills
- Dizziness
What’s Next?
There are a few steps to take before going about an abortion that works to protect your health. You will want to confirm your pregnancy with a pregnancy test and ultrasound at our center. These pregnancy services will help to determine if you have a viable, healthy pregnancy and how far along you are.
Schedule a free and confidential pregnancy test appointment today to get started. We can help you learn more about all your pregnancy options.
