What To Know About Abortion

Abortion is the only option that ends a pregnancy. It’s a serious decision with side effects and risks, so learning everything possible about this option is essential before deciding.

Moore Options Pregnancy Center does not provide or refer for abortions, but we’ll help you get the facts so you can confidently decide without pressure.

Medical Abortion

There are two main types of abortion procedures, with the first being medical abortion (also known as the abortion pill). Medical abortion uses drugs to end a pregnancy.

First, mifepristone blocks progesterone, a hormone that supports the pregnancy’s development. Without this hormone, the pregnancy detaches from the uterine lining and ends.

The next drug is misoprostol, which causes uterine contractions. These contractions expel the pregnancy from the body.

Taking these drugs will cause abdominal cramping and vaginal bleeding, though women can experience additional side effects like upset stomach, vomiting, fever, chills, diarrhea, and headache.

Medical abortion is also associated with certain health risks, including:

• Digestive symptoms (i.e., upset stomach)
• Fever
• Infection
• Heavy prolonged bleeding
• An ongoing pregnancy (if the procedure doesn’t work)
• Incomplete abortion (when some of the pregnancy tissue remains in the uterus, potentially requiring surgical treatment)

You owe it to yourself to review all your pregnancy options. It’s critical to note that the FDA has approved abortion drugs only through 10 weeks gestation.

Surgical Abortion

Surgical abortion procedures often happen later in pregnancy. They end a pregnancy using drugs (to dilate the cervix), surgical tools, and suctioning. The type of procedure varies depending on several factors, including how far along the woman is.

Surgical abortion causes side effects like light cramping and spotting or light bleeding. However, it is associated with several risks you should be aware of. Though rare, they are important to consider:

• Infection
• Scar tissue on the uterine wall (which can cause painful periods and infertility)
• Damage to the cervix
• Uterine perforation

Before making a pregnancy decision, you deserve the facts on abortion procedures, Texas abortion law, and all your options. We’ll help you get the information you need.

Before Deciding

It’s critical to understand Texas abortion law. Abortion is banned in Texas, with exceptions for when the woman’s life or health is at risk. However, women cannot be held criminally or civilly liable for seeking one.

Additionally, receiving an ultrasound ensures you have information about your pregnancy and health, which will aid the decision-making process. Our medical staff provides ultrasounds after a positive pregnancy test at the center.

We also offer pregnancy counseling services so you can learn about your options in a pressure-free, comfortable environment.

We take your privacy seriously; all services are completely confidential.

You are not alone. Schedule a no-cost appointment today.