Considering Abortion?

As with any other medical procedure, it’s important that you are fully informed of the health implications and associated risks. There are several different types of abortions, including the abortion pill, Plan B and surgical abortions. We can provide you with additional information if you still have questions regarding abortion procedures. We are here to help!

*THIS CENTER DOES NOT PERFORM OR REFER FOR ABORTIONS.

Your First Step

Before you consider your options, you need to confirm your pregnancy. You can do this by getting an ultrasound at our center for no cost. If you are pregnant and still considering an abortion, our staff can help you understand the facts and risks associated with each abortion procedure.

Different Types of Abortion Procedures

Plan B

Plan B, often called “the morning after pill,” is a high-dosage of the birth control pill that women take up to 72 hours after sex. The pill can prevent an egg from being released, interfering with a woman’s menstrual cycle or preventing the egg from effectively implanting in the uterus. There may be side effects associated with Plan B including nausea, dizziness, abdominal pain, headaches, and vomiting.

The Abortion Pill

The Abortion Pill is a two-part pill series that causes a medical abortion. The first pill you take blocks progesterone which is needed to keep the pregnancy growing, and the second pill will cause cramping and bleeding that expels the embryo. It is possible that after taking the two pills, you may need a surgical abortion to complete the abortion.

Surgical Abortions

The most common surgical abortion procedure is the Manual/Vacuum Aspiration procedure. A syringe or vacuum is used to pull the contents of the pregnancy from your uterine wall. Possible side effects and symptoms may include cramping, nausea, sweating and dizziness.

The Dilation and Evacuation procedure combines vacuum aspiration, dilation and curettage, and forceps. During this procedure, you are given a sedative and an injection in your cervix, while forceps are used to removed larger sections of the pregnancy. A curette is then used to scrape the lining of the uterus, while suctioning out any remnants of the pregnancy.

Abortion Risks

Just like any other medical procedure, there are associated risks with having an abortion. These risks include heavy bleeding, damage to cervix, damage to the uterus or uterine lining, damage to other internal organs, increased risk for future ectopic pregnancies and infection which could lead to loss of future fertility and death. When you visit the Life Choice Center, we can give you information regarding abortion and the health risks associated with each procedure.

This information is intended for general education purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional and/or medical advice.