Your reproductive health is the priority. RealOptions Obria Medical Clinics cares about your health and well-being; we’ll help you get the necessary medical information you need.
If you’re considering abortion, you should carefully weigh the risks before deciding. Keep reading to learn more about these risks. You can also schedule an appointment today for low to no-cost services.
Understanding the Risks
There are two main types of abortion procedures. Each ends the pregnancy differently.
Medical Abortion
Medical abortion (also known as the “abortion pill”) uses drugs to terminate the pregnancy. Mifepristone is taken first; this drug blocks progesterone, a hormone needed for the pregnancy to grow and develop.
The second drug is called misoprostol. This drug causes the uterus to contract, which expels the pregnancy from the body.
Abortion drugs cause abdominal cramping and vaginal bleeding, but risks can occur. These risks include:
- Digestive symptoms (i.e., upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea)
- Fever
- Infection
- Heavy, prolonged bleeding
- Incomplete abortion (this happens when pregnancy tissue remains in the uterus—it may require surgical treatment)
Surgical Abortion
Surgical abortion can use a combination of drugs, suctioning, and/or surgical tools to end the pregnancy. The procedure type depends on several factors, including how far along the woman is in her pregnancy.
Though the procedure typically causes mild cramping and spotting or light bleeding, risks are possible. These risks can include:
- Perforation of the uterus (when a surgical tool pokes a hole in the uterus)
- Cervical damage (i.e., tearing)
- Scar tissue on the uterine wall
- Infection
Though any abortion-related risk isn’t guaranteed to happen, it’s critical to discuss these risks with your healthcare provider and evaluate your medical history. Your safety matters.
We Provide the Gold Standard of Care
RealOptions Obria Medical Clinics provides comprehensive services, including pregnancy options consultations and pre-abortion screenings, so that you can get the facts.
As a Medi-Cal and presumptive eligibility provider, we offer services with or without insurance. If you are concerned about your financial ability to pay for a service, you may be eligible for a state-funded financial aid program that would provide services for you at no cost.
Schedule a confidential appointment today to or call one of our Bay Area Clinics.
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Oakland, CA 94609
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San Jose, CA
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Union City, CA 94857
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Disclaimer: We do not refer for or provide abortion services at our clinics. All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing. This website and blog does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Content from this website and blog is not intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment. The information provided on this website is intended for general understanding only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice.
