Can your primary doctor give you the abortion pill?

You can get the abortion pill from a doctor, nurse, health clinic, or Planned Parenthood health center.

Does the abortion pill count as an abortion?

The abortion pill is a method of abortion. It is FDA-approved to terminate a pregnancy in women who are up to 7 weeks pregnant. The morning-after pill is a type of emergency contraception. It is FDA-approved to prevent pregnancy and will not harm an existing pregnancy.

Is a D&C painful?

The procedure shouldn’t be painful. However, you may experience some cramping during the procedure. Your doctor may order some type of sedative for you to take beforehand so that you’ll be more relaxed.

Can my doctor terminate a pregnancy?

Medical abortion is a procedure that uses medication to end a pregnancy. A medical abortion doesn’t require surgery or anesthesia and can be started either in a medical office or at home with follow-up visits to your doctor. It’s safer and most effective during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Is the morning after pill abortion?

EC is one of the safest and most effective ways to prevent unintended pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. EC does not cause an abortion — instead, EC helps prevent pregnancy. The hormones in EC work by keeping a woman’s ovaries from releasing eggs.

Can I take the morning after pill after an abortion?

Emergency contraception after an abortion or miscarriage You can take the emergency contraceptive pill if you’ve had unprotected sex after an abortion or miscarriage. Speak to your doctor or nurse about using the IUD.

Is D&C safe for abortion?

When the tissue is removed in the OR, your doctor can properly package it up to send to a lab. It’s relatively safe. While there are some rare (and treatable) complications that may lead to infertility, D&C is generally considered a safe procedure that will not impact your future fertility.

How many days will I bleed after D&C?

A small amount of bleeding (like a light period) may last for 10 to 14 days. Bleeding may become heavier with increased activity, such as lifting. You may: use sanitary pads.

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