It may seem like the easiest and most private option. But because you take the abortion pill in your home without the direct supervision of a healthcare provider, you need to know when you’re experiencing complications.
Many times, women hesitate to go to the ER for fear others will find out about their abortion, but proper care can prevent future problems.
To understand the abortion pill procedure, its side effects, and potential risks, talk with a member of the LaVie team. It costs nothing to meet with us, and our conversation remains strictly confidential.
What Is the Abortion Pill Method?
The abortion pill method is also known as a medical or chemical abortion. You take two drugs to terminate your pregnancy. The first drug, mifepristone, blocks the pregnancy hormone progesterone.
The second drug, misoprostol, causes contractions and vaginal bleeding to expel the pregnancy from the body. This drug is usually taken 24 to 48 hours after mifepristone. You can expect the heavy cramping and vaginal bleeding to start after taking misoprostol.
Why Would I Need to Go to the ER?
The abortion pill has several risks that are more common than many realize. Experts reveal some of the problems that may require a trip to the ER.
- The body not releasing all of the pregnancy tissue in the uterus, also called an incomplete abortion. This may require a surgical procedure.
- If you experience a foul-smelling vaginal odor, you may have an infection. While it might not be serious at first, infections can escalate quickly and even lead to sepsis.
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding, sometimes requiring a blood transfusion. If you soak through two pads an hour for two hours in a row, that’s a sign to go to the ER immediately.
How Can LaVie Pregnancy Care Center Help Me?
Although LaVie does not perform or refer for abortion, we can provide additional information regarding the side effects and risks of the abortion pill. In addition to many of the above physical complications, many women talk about the negative emotional issues, too.
If you’re considering a medical abortion, you deserve to have all the facts. Schedule an appointment online or call or text us at (803) 996-4673. We’ll provide the factual, medically based information you need. Your health and well-being matter to us.
LaVie Pregnancy Care Center does not perform or refer for abortion.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.