Are you wondering how the abortion pill may affect you if you go through with it? Common side effects include fever and nausea. Keep reading to learn all of the potential side effects. You deserve to be fully informed before making up your mind.
The Abortion Pill Process
You probably have lots of questions about the abortion pill. Before we jump into the side effects, it’s important to understand how the abortion pill process works. The FDA only recommends medical abortion for women through 10 weeks of pregnancy.
First, mifepristone works to block the hormone progesterone, causing the lining of the uterus to thin. This process prevents the embryo from staying attached to the uterine wall and growing. Second, misoprostol causes the uterus to contract and expel the embryo through the vagina.
The Side Effects & Risks
There are possible side effects of a medical abortion (the abortion pill). The Mayo Clinic shares the following in addition to vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping (which always occur):
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Chills
- Diarrhea
- Headache
The abortion pill also comes with major risks to your health. According to the Mayo Clinic, these possible risks include:
- An incomplete abortion, which may require a surgical procedure
- An ongoing pregnancy if the procedure doesn’t work
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding
- Digestive symptoms such as upset stomach
- Infection
- Fever
Before An Abortion
It’s essential to fully understand your pregnancy details before deciding on a pregnancy option. Safeguard your health with pregnancy confirmation.
At Pregnancy Help Center of Galveston, we offer no-cost lab-quality pregnancy testing. If you receive a positive test result with us, we also offer an ultrasound to verify your pregnancy’s viability and how far along you are.
We can help you navigate your questions and educate you on all your options. To learn more, schedule a confidential, no-cost appointment with us.
*All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.