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A medical abortion (or medication abortion) is a procedure which is used to end a pregnancy. It does not require surgery and is performed within 12 weeks of pregnancy.

Types of Abortion

There are medical and surgical abortions. Some differences between the different types of abortions include:

Surgical abortions: In this type of abortion, We do it surgically to remove the embryo from the uterus.
These types of abortions require mild sedation, local anesthesia or general anesthesia (fully asleep).
Some other terms for surgical abortions are in-clinic abortions, aspiration abortions and dilation. Some reasons women have a surgical abortion are personal preference, too far along in pregnancy or a failed medical abortion.

Medical Abortion

Medical abortions; From 2 to 12 weeks of pregnancy: It involves of taking two different medicines. The medication is given by our doctor is either taken in our office or at home (or a combination of both). We give you specific instructions about how and when to take the medications.

What is a medical abortion?

A medical abortion is an abortion that is completed using a combination of medicines either taken orally or through the vagina. It works by stopping the growth of the pregnancy and then causing the lining of the uterus to shed. This type of abortion can be done as soon as pregnancy begins up until around 12 weeks of pregnancy

A medical abortion (or medication abortion) is a procedure which is used to end a pregnancy. It does not require surgery and is performed within 12 weeks of pregnancy.

When can someone get a medical abortion?

Medical abortions is done as soon as you find out you are pregnant. We provide you with an ultrasound to confirm you are pregnant and how long you have been pregnant. If you are beyond 12 weeks of pregnancy, there are other options for ending the pregnancy. We talk to you about other options and help you decide which would be best for you.

Who should not get a medical abortion?

Medical abortion is not a safe option for those who:

Are too far along in the pregnancy.
Have a pregnancy outside of the uterus (ectopic pregnancy).
Have a blood clotting disorder or significant anemia.
Have chronic adrenal failure.
Use long-term corticosteroids.
Have an intrauterine device (IUD).
Have an allergy to the medications used.

Side Effects from Medical Abortion

The most severe side effects from a medical abortion start shortly after taking the second pill. After both doses of medication have been taken you can expect the following to occur:

Bleeding and cramping that starts between one and four hours after taking Bleeding with blood clots for the next several hours.
Cramping for few hours.
A low fever or chills that last about a day after taking the second pill. nauseas and dizzy, and having diarrhea.

How effective is a medical abortion?

The amount of bleeding to expect depends on the person and how far along you were in pregnancy. Heavier bleeding is expected for one to two days. Bleeding will start to subside gradually over the course of two to three weeks

t is found to be about 98% effective. It is generally most effective in pregnancies that haven’t reached 14 weeks gestation. A medical abortion feels most like period cramps. The amount of cramping and pain varies among women.

How long do you bleed after a medical abortion?

How soon after a medical abortion can you have sex?

You should wait at least two to three weeks to have sex after a medical abortion. This is to prevent infection in the vagina. You should not insert anything into your vagina during this time, including tampons.