Recently updated on February 3rd, 2023 at 09:48 am
Termination of pregnancy is a very safe medical procedure. Although free information is abundant on the net, they are sometimes false; however, there are some concrete facts about abortion, which you must know to understand your options- the different kinds of ways of abortions and what you can expect.
What are the different methods of first-trimester abortion?
Medical pregnancy termination, also known as the “abortion pills,” consists of taking two medications to end a pregnancy. The other kinds of abortive methods involve invasive procedures and anesthesia. These invasive surgical procedures are carried out by trained doctors/ nurses.
Medical abortion:
Women have to take online abortion pills or from a medical store to have a medical abortion.
It requires 1 tablet of Mifepristone [200 mg] to be taken orally and 4 tablets of Misoprostol [800 mcg – total] to be taken buccally [in the cheek pouches].
The pills together, stop the pregnancy hormones that support the conception parts. In the absence of these essential hormones the conception parts are separated and eventually ejected from the body due to uterine contractions caused by misoprostol pills.
This method has about 97%-98% success rate without complications. The success rate is the greatest when the gestation period is before 8 weeks.
First trimester In-Clinic:
The first-trimester in-clinic pregnancy termination is mostly done through aspiration procedure, or as called in layman’s terms, “suction procedure”. This method includes the doctor applying gentle suction through a tube inserted into the vagina. With this suction, the pregnancy parts are removed. This method requires invasive tools and anesthesia and it can be done within the first 12 weeks of gestation.
Is abortion safe?
Both medical and in-clinic abortion procedures are very safe. In fact, pregnancy termination procedures are one of the safest medical procedures out there. In the U.S. alone, 3 in every 10 women is said to have gone through an abortion by the time they reach 45 years of age.
Serious complications during the termination of pregnancy are quite rare; in fact, the ratio of maternal deaths during childbirth is far more compared to abortion.
How will I feel after the termination of my pregnancy?
You may be required to go for a checkup in 14 days after taking the second set of pills. Usually, women go back to work after taking an abortion pill pack, as they only cause none no light bleeding/ cramps. However, it is cautioned, to avoid any heavy physical activity/ exercise during the abortion process.
You will experience bleeding and cramping after you take misoprostol pills. While you may or may not experience nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, and diarrhea, etc.
You can also order abortion pill kit online, as it contains additional side effects management pills to control nausea, cramps, as well as excessive bleeding.
Furthermore, you must carry sanitary pads, thermometers, heating pads/bottles, comfortable clothes, energy drinks as well as prescription antibiotics during the abortion. You must ensure you are close to medical help, just in case of an emergency. If possible, it is also better to have a close one with you while you abort.
