All abortion procedures come with risks, and learning about those risks is one way you can safeguard your health. Making a pregnancy decision isn’t easy, so we’re here to provide accurate information about your options.
Get all the details needed to make an informed choice. Pregnancy Resources of Delaware County is here to help with free and confidential services.
In the meantime, continue reading to learn the risks of abortion.
Gather the Facts
The type of abortion procedure a woman has depends on several factors, including how far along she is.
There are two main types of abortion: medical and surgical. Medical abortion (also called the “abortion pill”) uses drugs to terminate the pregnancy. Surgical abortion, on the other hand, uses a combination of drugs, surgical instruments, and suction.
Abortion causes side effects that vary based on the procedure. For example, medical abortion drugs cause abdominal cramping and vaginal bleeding, though side effects like nausea and diarrhea can also occur.
Learn the Risks
However, abortion is also associated with risks you should be aware of. Knowing these risks will help you to weigh this option carefully and consider your health and well-being.
Medical abortion-associated risks include:
- Digestive symptoms (i.e., upset stomach)
- Fever
- Heavy, prolonged bleeding
- Infection
- Incomplete abortion (this happens when pregnancy tissue remains in the uterus—it may require surgical treatment)
Surgical abortion-associated risks include:
- Perforation of the uterus (when a surgical tool pokes a hole in the uterus)
- Cervical damage (i.e., tearing)
- Scar tissue on the uterine wall
- Infection
Knowing these risks is crucial to making an educated decision. Our staff will discuss abortion procedures and help you learn about parenting and adoption. We also provide limited obstetrical ultrasounds to gather essential information on your pregnancy and health.
Making a pregnancy decision can feel challenging, but you’re not alone.
Free and Confidential Services
Before making a decision, be sure to have the facts in hand. Pregnancy Resources of Delaware County will help you find clarity.
Request a free and confidential appointment today.
Pregnancy Resources of Delaware County does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
