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Abortion: What to Expect

Medication abortion, in which you take pills, and procedural abortion, in which a practitioner employs procedures like suction to empty your uterus, are two frequent, extremely safe options for terminating a pregnancy. It is entirely up to you to decide which approach to choose.

You will complete out papers, including a medical history, before to the abortion. An ultrasound, a pregnancy test, and/or additional lab tests to screen for anemia and blood type may be performed by your clinic to assist confirm how far along you are in your pregnancy. A health care professional will discuss your options with you and explain each abortion method’s pros and hazards. For the abortion, you will sign consent forms. Once the surgery is completed, the health care professional may discuss birth control alternatives with you.