What facts about abortion do I need to know?
What facts about abortion do I need to know? In This Section Abortion is a very safe procedure. Here are the facts about your options, the different kinds of abortion, and what to expect. What are the different kinds of abortion? Medication abortion , also known as the “abortion pill,” is when you take medicines that you get from a trained doctor or nurse to end an early pregnancy. In-clinic abortion is done in a health center by a trained doctor or nurse. Both kinds of abortion are safe and effective. First trimester abortion facts: Common Question In-Clinic Abortion Medication Abortion How does it work? A doctor or nurse uses medical instruments and gentle suction to remove the pregnancy from your uterus. You take pills that end your pregnancy and make your uterus expel the pregnancy tissue (like an early miscarriage). How well does it work? It works more than 99% of the time. 8 weeks of pregnancy or less: it works about 94-98% of the time.