Have you found out you are unexpectedly pregnant? Then you’re likely considering your options. We know how overwhelming this can feel, but taking time to understand how abortion works, the risks, and the steps involved is the best way to make an informed decision.
The abortion pill might not be suitable for you if your pregnancy is too far along. This is why medical oversight matters.
InnerVisions HealthCare is here to give you the accurate information about abortion you need and provides no-cost pregnancy services, including pregnancy testing and limited obstetric ultrasounds to confirm your pregnancy and protect your health.
We know this process isn’t easy and we are here to help you each step of the way.
Schedule your confidential, no-cost options consultation today.
How Abortion Pills Work
The abortion pill, also known as a medical abortion, is a two-drug process. The first drug is called mifepristone and works by blocking the pregnancy hormone known as progesterone. This hormone is responsible for growing the pregnancy.
The second drug, called misoprostol, is then taken to expel the pregnancy tissue through cramping and bleeding. This process can last several days, and each woman will feel a different intensity of side effects.
What Are the Physical Side Effects?
The most common side effects of the abortion pills include cramping and vaginal bleeding. You may also experience bleeding with blood clots and a low-grade fever.
There are also potential risks and complications to be aware of, which is why medical oversight and follow-up appointments are essential. The risks include an incomplete abortion where the pregnancy tissue remains inside the uterus, heavy bleeding that does not stop, an allergic reaction, infection, diarrhea, and digestive pain.
Complications may be more likely if the abortion pill is not taken as directed, doses are skipped, or it is taken beyond ten weeks of gestation, which is the timeframe approved by the FDA.
Why an Ultrasound and Medical Oversight Matter
You may already have a positive pregnancy test result, but this does not provide enough medical information if you are considering getting an abortion.
An ultrasound before an abortion is important since it tells us how far along you are, the location of the pregnancy, and viability (if there is a heartbeat).
All these factors can affect whether a medical abortion is suitable. For example, if you are past ten weeks of gestation, medical abortion may not be an option. It also tells us if you haven’t already miscarried.
Knowing the location of the pregnancy also reveals if you are having an ectopic pregnancy, which is where the fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus and needs urgent medical attention. Medical oversight takes into account any health conditions or possible allergies.
In addition, STI testing is essential before an abortion, as they can increase the likelihood of infection and getting pelvic inflammatory disease, which could pose future health risks to your fertility. We offer no-cost STI testing at InnerVisions.
It is also important to be aware that taking the abortion pill online and without medical help poses risks. Not all abortion pills ordered online are regulated, and follow-up appointments are important to check that you are not having any complications.
Get the Information You Need
You do not have to navigate your unexpected pregnancy alone. At InnerVisions HealthCare we are here to provide you with support, accurate information about abortion, and no-cost pregnancy testing and limited obstetric ultrasounds to protect your health.
Our appointments are confidential, and we will never judge or pressure you into making a decision. We also provide information about your other options, parenting, and adoption, so you can have the facts you need to make an informed and empowered decision.
We are here for you.
Contact us today to make an appointment.