Is there any alternative to abortion?
Trying to induce abortion yourself can be done, but it is extremely dangerous, and if you and your partner care about her life, you will see a professional. You can make an appointment with her doctor, or see someone at a free or sliding-scale clinic if money and privacy are factors. There are two kinds of terminations that can be performed at this point. One is a medical abortion, which consists of your partner taking a series of pills which will cause a miscarriage. She will probably experience cramping and bleeding for several days. The other is surgical abortion, which either uses a syringe (MVA) or a curette (D&C) to extract the embryo from the uterus. This takes usually less than half an hour, and your girlfriend will probably be back to feeling okay the next day. But let me repeat myself–DO NOT try to induce abortion yourself. It can be extremely dangerous, and it’s super, super safe if you just go to a professional. Best of luck!
