Having an unplanned pregnancy can be a difficult and emotional time. This is especially true when you don’t feel you have the support you need.
Your partner is applying pressure on you to abort. You are not sure what you want to do.
You must have all the facts to make the best decision. You also need time and support to think things through.
Ramona Women’s Clinic will provide you with answers about your pregnancy. Our medical team can perform a free, confidential pregnancy test and limited obstetrical ultrasound.
Once you know you’re pregnant, we will provide counseling on all your options. We are a safe, supportive space to ask all your questions.
The Only One Who Can Make This Decision is You!
As unpleasant as it might be to have someone, especially your partner, pressuring you to abort, it is ultimately your choice to make.
Before any medical procedure, it is essential to know all the facts. What are the possible risks you might face with an abortion?
There are physical risks with abortion, no matter which procedure you have. These differ from woman to woman, but you deserve to know the facts.
Physical Risks
In a medical abortion (also known as the abortion pill), two drugs are given. The first drug (mifepristone) blocks progesterone, a hormone that supports the pregnancy, and the second drug (misoprostol) causes bleeding and cramping to expel the pregnancy.
There is a risk that pregnancy tissue may remain in your uterus, potentially requiring surgery (this is called an incomplete abortion). There is also a chance of heavy bleeding, which may need medical treatment.
Other risks can occur, including:
- Fever
- Digestive symptoms (i.e., upset stomach)
- Infection
- An ongoing pregnancy (if the drugs don’t work)
In a surgical abortion procedure such as a D&C (dilation and curettage), there is a chance that the surgical instruments used can perforate the uterus, damage the cervix, or cause infection.
There is also a chance of scar tissue developing on the uterine wall, which can cause issues like painful periods and infertility later in life.
Emotional Effects
Emotions from an abortion procedure vary from woman to woman. However, some women are negatively affected by their abortion.
Symptoms are not always immediate. Studies show that many women experience problems even years later.
These can include relationship problems, substance misuse, depression, and even thoughts of suicide.
These emotional effects are valid. You deserve relief and healing.
We Are Here For You!
At Ramona Women’s Clinic, we care about you and can give you the answers you need to make the best choice!
Only you can decide what is best for your health and well-being. We will walk alongside you, providing support and answers.
Contact us for your free and confidential appointment today!
Ramona Women’s Clinic does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
