6 FAQs on Medical Abortion Answered

Abortion is a sensitive topic and a woman always has several doubts related to her medical abortion. Here are some frequently asked questions which are answered by Anna Nelson, a medical expert who contributes her medical content to a well-known pharmacy website.

[if !supportLists]● [endif]What’s the difference between surgical abortion and medical abortion?

Medical abortion is pregnancy termination administered using abortion medicines, primarily, with the combination of two medications i.e. (1) mifepristone (2) misoprostol. On the other hand, surgical abortion is pregnancy termination performed through a surgical tool called suction aspiration.

[if !supportLists]● [endif]How does medical abortion work?

As said before, the medical abortion involves two medication. When you buy abortion pills, the first tablet which comes is mifepristone which is an anti-progesterone medicine(200mg). It is administered orally with water. It stops the functioning of progesterone hormone which is required for the growth of the pregnancy. The second medicine i.e. misoprostol is a drug having prostaglandin elements. The medication can be administered vaginally or buccally. It empties the uterus lining and removes fetus obstacles from the body through vaginal bleeding.

[if !supportLists]● [endif]What are the side effects of medical abortion?

Heavy vaginal bleeding and abdomen cramping are two mandatory after effects of medical abortion since they are the indicators of abortion process getting complete. Apart from these two, following are the side effects of medical abortion:

Nausea

Drowsiness

Fever

Weakness

Diarrhea

The user does not always suffer from above side effects. Also, these after effects are temporary and do not require special attention. The user may have to consult a physician in extreme cases.

[if !supportLists]● [endif]Does abortion affect future pregnancy or fertility?

A medical abortion does not affect women's reproductive capacity in direct or indirect ways. Additionally, it does not induce the chances of pregnancy being ectopic. Unlike the case in surgical abortion, there’s no question of surgical instrument infecting the uterus or vaginal area.

[if !supportLists]● [endif]Who can not undergo a medical abortion?

A woman is not allowed to administer abortion medication in following cases:

Women with age below 18.

Women residing in a country where abortion is illegal.

Women who are allergic to medical treatments.

Women with ectopic pregnancy.

[if !supportLists]● [endif]What needs to be done for the fast recovery after a medical abortion?

Although most women resume their work post-abortion, they are advised to take rest and work from home if possible. Do not indulge in any difficult physical activity. Drink hydrating drinks. Eat light and involve yourself in things which make you happy. Do not have intercourse for at least two weeks after an abortion. Buy Ovral online or other protective measures for your next intercourse.

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