Contraindications exist for both medical abortions and surgical abortions. See the pages here: surgical abortion and medical abortion.
Expected side effects of a medical abortion including cramping, bleeding, nausea, and diarrhea. After a surgical abortion, a woman may experience cramping, bleeding, and weakness.
Healthcare professionals should provide follow-up care after an abortion. Women who experience severe abdominal pain, heavy vaginal bleeding, foul-smelling discharge, a fever, or fainting after an abortion should seek medical care at once.
There are a variety of possible short-term and long-term effects of abortion. The risk of these impacting women varies, as each woman’s experience is unique.
Alternatives Medical Clinic provides free pregnancy testing and ultrasounds to help you decide whether abortion is an option for you. We do not perform abortions or provide abortion referrals, but we provide education regarding the procedure, contraindications, and possible complications. Our medical team wants to empower you to make an informed decision about your pregnancy.
Request an appointment today or call us at 760-273-3878.
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Alternatives does not provide/refer for contraception or abortion.
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