Why Do Some Women Prefer Medical Abortion?
• No anesthesia or surgery necessary. • Can be performed earlier – as soon as visible by ultrasound. • Feels more in control and less invasive • Feels more like a miscarriage and so more “natural.” • More privacy as the abortion occurs at home • Abortions are safest early in pregnancy. In one of the clinical trials, 96% of women said that they would recommend medical abortions to a friend. Who Can Choose Medical Abortion? You may choose medical abortion if you are less than 9 weeks pregnant. But you must agree to have a surgical abortion if the medical treatment fails to end the pregnancy. You also need access to a telephone, transportation, and backup medical care. WHAT TO EXPECT AFTERWARDS The three-week period following your abortion is very important. This information will help to insure an easy and worry-free recovery. Please carefully read this information. You will receive additional information at the time of your visit. Bleeding It is perfectly normal to experience some bleedi
