Suppose you are facing an unexpected pregnancy and are considering a termination. In that case, it’s important to consider one of the less-talked-about effects of an abortion, which is often long-lasting: how it can affect your mental health.

While every woman and situation is unique, experts on both sides of the aisle agree that “abortion is consistently associated with elevated rates of mental illness…”

Additionally, a long-term risk of an abortion is the possibility of an ongoing pregnancy if the procedure is unsuccessful, as well as an infection.

If you have questions or concerns about your options or, specifically, an abortion procedure, schedule an appointment at Dove Medical, where you can gather evidence-based information in a nonjudgmental environment.

How Does an Abortion Pill Work?

The abortion pill, also called a medication abortion, is a sequence of two different drugs: mifepristone and misoprostol.

The first drug, mifepristone, is an antiprogestin that halts fetal development by preventing progesterone from reaching the pregnancy.

Misoprostol is taken 24-48 hours later to soften the cervix, induce labor, so that the body will expel the uterine lining and other pregnancy tissues as well as the fetus.

What Are the Short-Term Side Effects of the Abortion Pill?

Regular short-term side effects of the abortion pill abortion are vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping. However, other symptoms can also include:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Digestive discomfort
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache

How Do I Know If I’m Eligible for the Abortion Pill?

After confirming your pregnancy with a positive pregnancy test, the next step is to schedule a no-cost ultrasound at our center.

This important scan will confirm the gestational age of your pregnancy as well as confirm its viability. Because the abortion pill is FDA-approved through 10 weeks (70 days) of gestation, this will let you know if you are eligible.

You are not alone. Contact us today!

Dove Medical offers pregnancy diagnosis, decision coaching, and accurate information about all pregnancy options; however, we do not refer for or perform abortion services, including the abortion pill.

This post is for education and information purposes only and does not substitute the advice of a Healthcare Professional.