If you’re taking the time to learn about the possible risks of a chemical abortion, you’re already acting responsibly and taking an important step toward making an informed, empowered decision.
Keep reading to learn about the emotional and physical risks that are possible if taking the abortion pill.
What Are the Physical Risks?
Some of the risks of an abortion pill (also called a chemical abortion) can be one or more of the following:
- Incomplete abortion (which may require a surgical procedure)
- An ongoing pregnancy if the procedure doesn’t work
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding
- Infection
- Fever
- Digestive system discomfort
What are the Emotional Risks?
Research indicates that some women who undergo an abortion may experience an increased risk of mental health challenges, particularly those with a prior history of mental health issues.
This research study reviewing the mental health effects of abortion states that “Common ground exists regarding the very basic fact that at least some women do have significant mental health issues that are caused, triggered, aggravated, or complicated by their abortion experience.”
How Can I Take Steps to Protect My Health?
As you explore your options, scheduling a no-cost ultrasound and medical screenings at our center can provide you with crucial information that helps you take the next steps.
With an ultrasound, you learn details such as your pregnancy’s location, gestational age, and whether or not your pregnancy is progressing with a heartbeat. Medical testing for blood clotting abilities and knowing if you have an active infection can also reduce your risk of complications.
These details will help you in the following ways:
- Rule out ectopic pregnancy: if the pregnancy is located outside of the uterus, this is an ectopic pregnancy and requires immediate medical attention (not treatable with an elective abortion)
- Understand your abortion options: If the pregnancy is beyond 10 weeks of gestational age, the abortion pill would no longer be FDA-approved, making surgical abortion a safer option.
- Learn whether you have miscarried: If you have miscarried (10-20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage), you will need to seek treatment instead of abortion.
Our professional and compassionate team will provide clear information and support to help you make an informed, confident decision in a judgment-free zone. Contact us today because you are worth it!