10 Risks and Side Effects of Abortion Pills
Parenting, adoption, or abortion — if you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy, you’ve likely played out each of these scenarios in your head.
Deciding what to do with your pregnancy might be the most difficult choice you’ve ever had to make.
If you’re considering abortion pills like Mifeprex (also known as Mifepristone or RU-486), take time to gather as much information as you possibly can and weigh what’s best for you and your future.
Abortion pills do have risks and side effects.
Below are the most common:
Failed abortion, and you’re still pregnant
Infections from retained fetal tissue left in the uterus
Hemorrhaging or severe blood loss
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Blood clots in your uterus
Allergic reaction
Lack of treatment access
Uterine scarring from infections leads to increased infertility
Damaged mental health
Fever or belly pains
Common pre-existing conditions that don’t mix with abortion pills.
If you’re currently on any medications or have pre-existing conditions, these could cause problems when abortion pills are taken. Below are some of the more common pre-existing conditions that don’t mix well with abortion pills:
- An intrauterine device (IUD)
- Allergies to the medications used in medical abortion
- Heart, blood vessel, liver, kidney, or lung diseases
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Use of blood thinners or steroid medications
What to do before getting abortion pills.
Before deciding if the abortion pill is right for you, there are certain precautions. These screenings include:
- consult a licensed physician,
- have a medical-grade pregnancy testing,
- have an ultrasound scan, and
- have STI testing.
Her Choice Birmingham offers free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and additional services. We also provide abortion pill reversal, pre-abortion counseling, post-abortion counseling, abortion recovery programs, and referrals for essential community resources.
Is abortion the right decision for you?
Our trained and caring staff is here to help you. If you have questions, are considering an abortion, or are afraid or aren’t sure you can take care of a baby, please request an appointment or call us at (205) 252-0706.
Are you interested in receiving free and confidential services to help during pregnancy? There’s no commitment, and every conversation we have with you is confidential. From ultrasounds and pregnancy tests to counseling and support groups, Her Choice Birmingham Women’s Center is a welcoming place for women seeking pregnancy information. We also offer other pregnancy resources like diapers and clothing.
Request an appointment with Her Choice Birmingham Women’s Center today. Walk-ins are welcome during office hours, however we can serve you better with an appointment. We understand the weight of the decisions you’re facing. You’re not alone, we’re here to help you.
To schedule a free appointment:
Call (205) 252-0706
Text (205) 252-0706
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Appointments preferred. Walk-ins welcome.
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Her Choice Birmingham Women’s Center serves the surrounding communities of Birmingham, Alabama helping women facing an unplanned pregnancy, to work through their options. We offer free and confidential pregnancy tests, limited ultrasounds, counseling, support after abortion, and parent resources for women in the Birmingham area.
2120 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233