Abortion is a major decision that impacts your future. You deserve to know the facts. Get your questions answered by reading about abortion below and receive clarity about any fears you may have about this option.
There are two major types of surgical abortion: aspiration abortion and D&E (Dilation and Evacuation) abortion.
With aspiration abortion, an anesthetic is used to numb your cervix, and different surgical instruments are used to clear the contents of the uterus. Aspiration (vacuum) is done for women around 12-13 weeks pregnant.
D&E (Dilation and Evacuation) abortion is done for women more than 12 weeks pregnant. With this procedure, the cervix is dilated and anesthesia is given. Then, surgical instruments clear the contents of the uterus, and a curette is used to scrape the inside. Both abortion procedures are invasive and have risks.
The abortion pill also known as “Plan C”, is typically a safe procedure when administered under the supervision of a licensed physician. The abortion pill is legal in Pennsylvania up to 10 weeks’ gestation. Plan C is now available directly from certain pharmacies or through the mail without a doctor’s visit.
This medication abortion uses two different drugs to end a pregnancy. The first drug blocks a particular hormone known as progesterone. When you’re pregnant, progesterone helps the pregnancy stay attached to your uterus. The drug causes the lining of the uterus to thin so it no longer keeps the pregnancy implanted. The second drug causes labor-like contractions to remove the pregnancy from the uterus.
We urge women to not go ahead with Plan C if they have not first received an ultrasound to get accurate dating and information.
If you’ve taken the abortion pill and are regretting your decision, you may still be able to reverse the process.
This hotline is open 24/7 and could be of service to if you are considering saving your pregnancy.
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Life’s Choices is not an abortion provider, nor do we recommend or refer for abortion. However, if you are considering terminating your pregnancy, we have several services offered free-of-charge for your optimal health and safety prior to an abortion procedure. Life’s Choices can provide you with a reproductive health screening that includes testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs),