Are you considering abortion as you navigate an unexpected pregnancy? There are serious physical side effects of abortion to consider.
Before deciding what’s next, you deserve answers regarding what to expect physically. Some side effects of abortion include heavy bleeding, abdominal pain, and more.
Two Types of Abortion
There are two types of abortion: surgical and medical abortion. Along with the physical risks come side effects for each type of abortion procedure.
Surgical Abortion
Surgical abortion terminates a pregnancy by removing the fetus and placenta from a woman’s uterus through a surgical procedure. With surgical abortion, the cervix is dilated, and a suction is placed into the uterus, removing the contents of the pregnancy through the vagina.
Side Effects of Surgical Abortion
Side effects of different types of surgical abortion will vary, but they are similar. Some common side effects of a common surgical procedure, a D&C abortion, include:
- Cramping
- Spotting or light bleeding
Follow up with a doctor if you have any of the following, as they could be signs of complications:
- Heavy or prolonged bleeding or blood clots
- Fever
- Pain
- Abdominal tenderness
- Foul-smelling discharge from the vagina
Medical Abortion
Medical abortion, also known as the abortion pill, consists of taking two different drugs to terminate a pregnancy.
Mifepristone blocks the hormone progesterone, preventing the embryo from remaining implanted or growing. Misoprostol causes the uterus to contract and expel the embryo or fetus through cramping or bleeding (these two side effects always occur).
Side Effects of Medical Abortion
According to the Mayo Clinic, some possible side effects of medical abortion include:
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Chills
- Diarrhea
- Headache
Gain More Clarity Today
Before an abortion decision, talk to our non-judgmental team and confirm your pregnancy with our no-cost and private pregnancy services. This step is essential to safeguarding your health and determining if you qualify for an abortion.
Schedule a no-cost appointment today. We can help you better understand abortion and all your options. You are not alone.
Waterlife PCC does not perform or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.