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How safe is medication abortion?

April 26, 2017Abortion medication safe

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How safe is medication abortion?

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EC is safe for almost all women — millions of women around the world have used EC safely (Guillebaud, 1998; Van Look & Stewart, 1998). Medication abortion is safe for most women — millions of women around the world have had them safely (Creinin & Aubny, 1999). There are risks associated with all medical procedures, including abortion. In extremely rare cases, death is possible from serious complications.