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Understanding Your Options

If you’re considering abortion for an unintended pregnancy, you deserve precise, unbiased information. At ABC Pregnancy Care Center, we offer no-cost, confidential appointments where you can learn about abortion procedures, potential side effects, and possible risks.

We’ll help you get the answers you need to make a thoughtful decision.

Types of Abortion

Abortion ends a pregnancy either through medical abortion (the abortion pill) or a surgical procedure. The method used depends on how far along your pregnancy is and your medical history.

Medical Abortion (Abortion Pill)

Medical abortion usually involves two drugs. The first, mifepristone, blocks progesterone; the second, misoprostol, causes the uterus to contract and expel pregnancy tissue.

This abortion method is FDA-approved through 10 weeks of gestation.

Cramping and vaginal bleeding, which can be severe, will occur as the pregnancy is expelled from the body. Other side effects may include:

• Nausea or upset stomach
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Fever, chills, headache, fatigue

Possible risks include:

• Heavy or prolonged bleeding
• Infection
• Incomplete abortion (when tissue remains in the uterus, requiring a follow-up procedure)
• Ongoing pregnancy if the drugs do not work

Surgical Abortion

Surgical abortion is performed in a clinic or hospital setting using suction and/or surgical instruments to end and remove the pregnancy. Technique varies by gestational age.

Common side effects may include:

• Cramping
• Spotting or light vaginal bleeding for several days

Possible risks include:

• Damage to the cervix
• Uterine perforation (when a surgical tool pokes a hole)
• Infection
• Scar tissue on the uterine wall, which can affect future fertility
• Incomplete abortion, potentially requiring a surgical procedure

Why Pregnancy Confirmation Matters

Before making any decision, confirm your gestational age, viability, and location to gather accurate information about your pregnancy and health.

We offer a no-cost limited ultrasound following a medical-grade urine test at our center. This protects your health and clarifies the potential options available to you.

Caring, Confidential Support

You’ll meet with a client advocate to discuss your questions and explore all your options. The choice is yours; we’ll ensure you have the information needed to make a confident one.

Schedule a no-cost, confidential appointment today.

ABC Pregnancy Care Center does not provide or refer for abortions.