A positive pregnancy test can leave your mind spinning. What will you do? Maybe it’s not the right time for pregnancy now, or you just aren’t mentally ready yet.
As you thought about your options, you may have considered the abortion pill, which uses prescription drugs to end and expel your pregnancy from your body.
Understanding a serious medical procedure’s risks and side effects is vital to your health and safety. Visit Care Net Pregnancy Centers of Albuquerque for pregnancy testing, an ultrasound, and information on every option. We’re here to help.
What’s the Difference Between Side Effects and Risks?
Side effects and risks aren’t interchangeable terms.
“Side effects” are typically unwanted or undesired effects that can happen when taking a drug. Not everyone will experience the same or all the side effects, and they can range from mild or unnoticeable to severe.
“Risks” are possibilities of a complication happening. Not everyone will experience a risk, but there is a chance. You can read more about the risks of abortion drugs in this blog.
Before undergoing any medical procedure or taking any drug, you must always ask the question: “Do the benefits to me outweigh the potential risks and side effects?”
Abortion Pill Side Effects
Every woman who takes the abortion pill will experience two main side effects: vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping. That’s how the abortion pill (specifically the drug misoprostol) works to empty your uterus of the pregnancy and related tissue.
Other side effects that may occur include:
- Chills
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Headache
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
Abortion providers may provide medicine for pain during the procedure or advise you to take an over-the-counter painkiller. One study found that women felt unprepared for the level of pain they experienced during their medical abortions.
Make an Empowered Choice
Your pregnancy decision is only yours to make. Ensure you decide based on a complete understanding of side effects, risks, and all your options.
Care Net Pregnancy Centers offers no-cost pregnancy services, including pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and more, to ensure you receive all the critical details of your pregnancy.
Schedule a free and confidential appointment at one of our five locations or on our Mobile Unit today!