Early Abortion
Procedures:
During an abortion, the pregnancy is removed from the uterus. The method depends
upon the stage of pregnancy and the woman's preference. During the appointment, abortion
clinic staff will explain the procedure, risks, medications, options, and
what to expect after the abortion.
Note: weeks are measured
since last menstrual period (LMP).
The Abortion
Pill, (also known as Mifepristone, M&M, Non-surgical
Abortion or Medical
Abortion):
Mifepristone abortion is an option up to 9 weeks
LMP. Prescription Mifepristone is taken in pill form at the clinic. It causes
the end of the pregnancy. Between 8 to 72 hours after the first medication,
the woman inserts Misoprostol pills into her vagina, causing the uterus to
contract
and expel the tissue. A follow-up appointment is required to make sure the
abortion is complete. Occasionally more than one follow-up appointment is necessary.
Some women
prefer the Abortion Pill because
the process feels more natural and private; they can decide where they are
when they go through the experience, such as staying home for the weekend.
Side effects of the second medication are usally cramping and bleeding. Less
common side-effect are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and chills.
Aspiration
Precedure: (also known as Manual
Vacuum Aspiration , MVA and IPAS Syringe
Procedure):
In the first trimester, usually 5 to 10 weeks from the last menstural period,
manual vacuum aspiration is
the procedure used to end early pregnancy. This first trimester abortion involves
two main steps: (1) insertion of a soft flexible tube through the cervix into
the uterus, (2) mild suction created by a manual aspirator to remove
the uterine contents. It takes less than five minutes to complete.
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