MEDICINE  ABORTION

Medical Abortion is safe. The effective way to end an early pregnancy by using medicine. The combination of the two medicines will cause you to bleed and end the pregnancy.

* What is the medical abortion?
The medical abortion is a way to end pregnancy without using instruments or surgery. It’s done with medicine from one week – 12 weeks.

* Why do some women prefer the medical abortion?
No anesthesia or surgery required It can be done very early pregnancy
They feel more in control
They may feel it is less invasive More “natural”
They may feel it’s more like a miscarriage It’s more private

* Who can choose medical abortion?
You may choose the abortion if you are less than 26 weeks pregnant from the first day of your last periods.

* How long does it take?
Some women (2-5%) may begin to bleed after using the medical pills. Even so you must use the pills as instructed. Most women will bleed and pass the pregnancy within several hours of inserting at home.

* How effective is it?
Medical abortion is approximately 95% effective.

* How does it feel?
You may experience some or all of the following: some cramps nausea or vomiting diarrhea
Soak more than two sanitary pads per hour for 2 consecutive hours
Have severe pain not relieved by pain medication
Develop a foul vaginal odor

* Will I need a follow-up?
Yes. Your Physician needs to make sure the abortion is complete.

* What if I don’t have a complete abortion after taking the medicine?
Your Physician will decide what option is best for you.

* When will I get my period?
You should expect your next menstrual cycle four to eight weeks after your miscarriage.