{"id":22111,"date":"2024-09-29T21:39:25","date_gmt":"2024-09-29T19:39:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=22111"},"modified":"2024-09-29T21:39:59","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T19:39:59","slug":"how-abortion-affects-your-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/how-abortion-affects-your-body\/","title":{"rendered":"What Abortions Does To Your Body: Facts vs. Fiction"},"content":{"rendered":"

Abortion is a word loaded with class implications, <\/span>political divisiveness<\/span>, and societal stigma. However, the procedure itself simply refers to the deliberate termination of a pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n

We respect all moral views, and this article is not intended to establish ethics around abortion \u2013 it addresses research and misconceptions so you can make the best decision for your individual situation.<\/p>\n

Types of Abortions<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are two kinds of abortion procedures: Surgical abortions and medication abortions. <\/span><\/p>\n

Surgical abortion<\/a><\/strong>, also referred to as suction aspiration abortion, involves dilating the cervix and removing the fetus and related pregnancy material through a small suction tube. <\/span><\/p>\n

The procedure can be performed in one day if less than 14 weeks have passed since your last menstrual period began, and is done in the doctors\u2019 office with oral pain-relieving medications and local anesthesia. <\/span><\/p>\n

It is sometimes performed on women post-20 weeks of gestation in situations where carrying out the pregnancy may put the mother\u2019s life at risk, or in cases of fetal anomaly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Medication abortion<\/strong>, also known as \u201cthe abortion pill,\u201d can be performed in the early weeks of pregnancy depending on the laws of the state or country. <\/span><\/p>\n

Medication abortion involves orally ingesting a combination of two medications \u2013 misoprostol and mifepristone \u2013 to terminate the pregnancy. It is a non-invasive, low-risk procedure that is about 99% effective.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Potential Risks Of Abortion<\/span><\/h2>\n

While it\u2019s important to remember that any medical procedure carries certain risks, such complications are rare. Out of 1 million medical abortions performed in the U.S., <\/span>2%<\/span><\/a> had complications (compared to <\/span>8%<\/span><\/a> for pregnancy and <\/span>12%<\/span><\/a> for wisdom teeth removal). Some potential <\/span>complications<\/span><\/a> include:<\/span><\/p>\n