Abortion can be a really touchy topic. When I went to Planned Parenthood once (this year actually, and it was for BC , not an abortion though), they had a volunteer escorting women through the door, because anti-abortion protesters were shouting at them (with a megaphone too!) from across the street. The police were watching the protesters too, but the shouters were careful to not insult anyone, so I guess the cops couldn't do anything about it. They must have been there just in case it all escalated.
So I asked the volunteer, and she told me the protesters were there every single day. The protesters would tell women that they were terrible for all different kinds of reasons. These people and their signs with graphic images of babies, were why the whole volunteer program was started.
So, people can be really judgmental about abortion. I feel like people should have a choice no matter what. So even if you hate or love this mytake, here's the information on abortion:
There are two kinds of abortion in the U.S. — in-clinic abortion and the abortion pill.
Abortions are very common. In fact, 3 out of 10 women in the U.S. have an abortion by the time they are 45 years old.
If you are under 18, your state may require one or both of your parents to give permission for your abortion or be told of your decision prior to the abortion. However, in most states you can ask a judge to excuse you from these requirements.
Planned Parenthood: In-Clinic Abortion Procedures at a Glance
What are the types of in-clinic abortions?
Suction abortion (also called vacuum aspiration) is the most common type of in-clinic abortion. It uses gentle suction to empty your uterus. It's usually used until about 14-16 weeks after your last period.
Dilation and Evacuation (D&E) is another kind of in-clinic abortion procedure. It uses suction and medical tools to empty your uterus. You can get a D&E later in a pregnancy than aspiration abortion -- usually if it has been 16 weeks or longer since your last period.
How effective are in-clinic abortions?
In-clinic abortions are extremely effective. They work more than 99 out of every 100 times. Needing to get a repeat procedure because the abortion didn't work is really rare.
When can I get an in-clinic abortion?
How early you can get an abortion depends on where you go. In some places, you can get it as soon as you have a positive pregnancy test. Other doctors or nurses prefer to wait until 5-6 weeks after the first day of your last period.
How late you can get an abortion depends on the laws in your state and what doctor, abortion clinic, or Planned Parenthood health center you go to. It may be harder to find a health care provider who will do an abortion after the 12th week of pregnancy, so it's best to try to have your abortion as soon as possible.
Why do people choose an in-clinic abortion?
Some people choose in-clinic abortion because they want to to have their procedure done at a health center, with nurses, doctors, and trained support staff there the whole time. (With the abortion pill, you have the abortion at home.)
In-clinic abortions are also much faster than the abortion pill: most in-clinic abortions only take about 5-10 minutes, while a medication abortion may take up to 24 hours to complete.
Planned Parenthood: The Abortion Pill
How does the abortion pill work?
"Abortion pill" is the popular name for using two different medicines to end a pregnancy: mifepristone and misoprostol.
Your doctor or nurse will give you the first pill, mifepristone, at the clinic. Pregnancy needs a hormone called progesterone to grow normally. Mifepristone blocks your body's own progesterone. You'll also get some antibiotics.
You take the second medicine, misoprostol, 24-48 hours later, usually at home. This medicine causes cramping and bleeding to empty the uterus. It's kind of like having a really heavy, crampy period, and the process is very similar to an early miscarriage.
How effective is the abortion pill?
The abortion pill is very effective. For people who are 8 weeks pregnant or less, it works about 98 out of 100 times. From 8-9 weeks pregnant, it works about 96 out of 100 times. From 9-10 weeks, it works 93 out of 100 times.
The abortion pill usually works, but if it doesn't, you can take more medicine or have an in-clinic abortion to complete the abortion.
When can I take the abortion pill?
You usually can get a medication abortion up to 70 days (10 weeks) after the first day of your last period. If it has been 71 days or more since the first day of your last period, you can have an in-clinic abortion to end your pregnancy.
Why do people choose the abortion pill?
Which kind of abortion you choose all depends on your personal preference and situation. With medication abortion, some people like that you don't need to have a procedure in a doctor's office. You can have your medication abortion at home or in another comfortable place that you choose.
You get to decide who you want to be with during your abortion, or you can go it alone. Because medication abortion is similar to a miscarriage, many people feel like it's more "natural" and less invasive.
So if you need to get an abortion, it's your choice. Like I said, I know many people are still against it, but you can't stop someone from getting one. I'm glad so much information is available about it, and that it's legal to get abortions too.
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