What Are Reasons Not to Have a Medical Abortion?
- The abortion pill (Plan C) should not be taken if there are contraindications – aka, medical reasons against its use. These include any known allergies to the active ingredients mifepristone or misoprostol, severe asthma, being on blood thinners or steroids, or having an ectopic pregnancy. Therefore, having a medical check-up and consultation is vital before taking the abortion pill.
- For your safety, Mifeprex® may not be taken beyond the first nine or ten weeks of pregnancy (counting from the first day of your last menstrual period). Due to the embryo's size, the risk of severe side effects becomes exponentially higher when taking the abortion pill at a later stage.
- Avoid using the abortion pill if the time constraints of a medical abortion are forcing a quick decision while still feeling undecided. Every pregnancy decision is a free choice and should, therefore, not be made under pressure.
- Reconsider whether to have a medical abortion if uncomfortable with the method. Medication abortions span several days, and most women are alone at home when the embryo is expelled. Carefully consider beforehand how you would feel about going through this experience. Other reasons not to choose this path are the possible side effects, the anticipation of pain/cramps, and having to be an active participant in the abortion by taking the tablets.
- Perhaps you are facing this decision right now? Before making a choice, get all your questions answered about what to expect when taking the abortion pill.
- Would you like to know more about surgical abortions (vacuum aspiration), maybe to buy you more time?
- Choose against taking the abortion pill if feeling pressured or coerced to abort while desiring to carry the pregnancy to term. In this case, seeking support for expectant mothers can help you discern your next steps.
ℹ️ For more information, go to How Does Abortion Work?
⚖️ Wondering whether to have an abortion? Take the Abortion Test.
We are here for you!
We at Profemina operate on the core values of
empathy, respect, and trust.
