A study by the National Library of Medicine shows there is a risk for serious, long-term health effects of abortion. If you’re considering abortion but have questions about the physical risks, keep reading to learn more.
Common risks of medical abortion, for example, include heavy/prolonged bleeding, infection, and incomplete abortion (requiring another procedure). Uterine perforation or uterine scarring are risks associated with surgical abortion.
Before making up your mind about an abortion, safeguard your health by confirming your pregnancy details. At Hands of Hope, receive free and confidential self-administered, medical-grade pregnancy tests, limited ultrasounds, and STI testing to determine what’s available to you.
Common Risks of Abortion
There are risks to both medical and surgical abortion. Whether it’s medical or surgical abortion, both abortion procedures share the following physical risks:
Infection
Infection may occur if medical precautions are not exercised before the procedure, including hand washing, surgical glove use, and proper sterilization. It could also occur due to pre-existing conditions.
Heavy/Prolonged Bleeding
While heavy bleeding can be a common side effect, receiving medical attention is crucial if you experience severe bleeding — soaking more than two thick pads within an hour.
Incomplete Abortion
An incomplete abortion happens when the pregnancy is not completely removed from the uterus. Signs of an incomplete abortion usually include moderate to severe vaginal bleeding and lower abdominal and pelvic pain.
More Abortion Information at Hands of Hope
Our team at Hands of Hope PRC is here to support you during this unexpected time and to help inform you about abortion and all your options.
Contact us to get answers about abortion and better understand your unique pregnancy details. We’re here to walk with you in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
Hands of Hope PRC does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.