Any time someone undergoes a serious medical procedure or takes a new drug, there are associated risks and complications that they should be aware of first. This includes an online or at-home abortion. Some risks women should consider include:
- Incomplete abortion, which may need to be followed by surgical abortion
- An ongoing pregnancy if the procedure doesn’t work
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding
- Infection
- Fever
- Digestive system discomfort
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What is an At-Home Abortion?
Medical abortion is commonly referred to as an at-home or online abortion. This type of abortion is the elective termination of a viable pregnancy through a drug regimen that consists of two medications.
The two drugs used are:
- Mifepristone: This drug blocks an essential hormone, which causes the embryo to become detached from the uterine wall.
- Misoprostol: Once the embryo has been detached, this drug causes contraction-like cramping to push the embryo and pregnancy tissue out of the body through the vagina.
What Should I Know?
According to the Mayo Clinic, medical abortion is not for everyone.
Those who do not qualify for this abortion technique include those who…
- Are too far along in your pregnancy
- Have an intrauterine device (IUD)
- Have a suspected pregnancy outside of the uterus
- Have certain medical conditions
- Take a blood thinner or certain steroid medicines
- Can’t make follow-up visits to your provider or don’t have access to emergency care.
- Have an allergy to the medicine used
By speaking with a medical professional, you can provide a thorough health history and list of current medications and receive information on your pregnancy to understand if a medical abortion is a safe option for you.
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