Although people talk as if it’s no big deal, having an abortion is a major medical decision. An abortion can have physical and emotional consequences. If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy and considering abortion, we encourage you to get the facts about procedures, side effects, and potential risks.
At Echoz, we want you to have evidence-based medical information about your pregnancy and abortion. We’ve compiled a list of what you need to know to protect your health and safety.
Schedule a free and confidential appointment if you’d like to speak to someone directly. We’re here for you.
Confirm Your Pregnancy First
Believe it or not, a positive pregnancy test and a late period may not be enough information to determine if you are pregnant. Experts estimate that as many as 26% of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage.
Because it takes your body time to return to pre-pregnancy hormone levels, you can get a positive pregnancy test even after a miscarriage. Taking more than one test and getting an ultrasound is critical.
An ultrasound can determine if your pregnancy is developing or if you’ve miscarried.
Abortion Comes with Physical Risks
Whether you have a surgical procedure or your provider suggests the abortion pill method, there are physical risks.
The Mayo Clinic lists the following potential risks for surgical procedures:
- Perforation of the uterus (a surgical instrument pokes a hole in the uterus)
- Damage to the cervix
- Scar tissue on the uterine wall
- Infection
They list the following as some of the potential risks for the abortion pill method:
- The body does not release all the pregnancy tissue in the uterus (also known as an incomplete abortion)
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding
- Infection
- Fever
Abortion Can Affect Your Mental Health
There is a lot of controversy regarding the emotional effects of abortion. However, studies show that some women do experience significant mental health issues due to their abortions. Mental health issues can range from sadness and guilt to depression.
Furthermore, if you feel at all pressured into having an abortion or have preexisting mental health conditions, you are more likely to experience adverse mental health outcomes after an abortion.
Speak with the Healthcare Professionals at Echoz
Although we do not perform or refer for abortions, we can give you the facts about abortion procedures. We can also verify your pregnancy with a limited ultrasound to ensure your pregnancy is growing and you haven’t miscarried.
Request a free, confidential appointment today by texting or calling (406) 727-1850. You can also schedule an appointment online. Get the information you need to make a confident decision. We’ll help you!
Echoz does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.