Has anyone tried abortion pill? Which one is safer early surgical removal or abortion?

Answer 1

Don't let the other comments get you down, if you are pregnant you're probably going through a tough time as it is.

Try talking to someone first and make sure this is what you want.

The pill cannot be given after so many weeks, I think it is 9 weeks, so depending how far gone you are you may not have a choice.

I know people who have had both and they have gone on to have children later on when the time was right for them.

Hope this is useful, and that you are OK.

Answer 2

There are two options - the pill or surgery as you look like you know. Back in Feb 2006 I had an abortion, I researched for a long time over the different methods. I personally chose the surgical route. One because I have difficulties swallowing tablets, and two that I didn't want to be awake and knowledgable when it happened. Also, I believe that you pass the fetus which I could not have handled at the time. The surgical route, well that was still hard. I poted for general anethetic so was completely under and unaware of what was happening down there. But you can have local if you perfere. I first went to a clinic and waited for around 8 hours in a room waiting to see a doctor. They runs some quick tests and asked me a few questions. Then I went at 7am to the clinic and waited a long time, there were a lot of other women there and it did feel somewhat like a cattle market. It's a really hard thing to do, but as long as YOU feel you are doing it for the right reasons, then it easier. I would reccomend the surigcal route. And I don't think it matter whether you do it on the NHS or private, apart from maybe waiting times. It was all very decent and they didn't make me feel bad. All I would say is that they kept me a bit longer as I was slighty giddy off the anesthetic still and was laughing at not being able to find the slot to put the money in the vending machine. Which probably did not look good and offended some of ther other in the waiting room. I regret this memory a lot. And screw everyone who has bad mouthed you. Experience it and then make a claim. Until then, f off!!

Answer 3

Why do people insult infertile women by assuming we are all violently against abortion? I'm talking about comments like: "There are women on here who would give anything to have a baby" etc.

I was infertile for many many years and had come to accept that I would never have a child of my own (then I got pregnant naturally by some miracle)

And never in that time was I ever "anti-abortion". Never was I so selfish as to think "ooh yes I'll force a 12 year old rape victim to go through pregnancy and the agony of labour just so I can adopt the baby!" To be honest it was my own baby I wanted, not someone elses! Plus I could never be that self-centred.

Women are NOT baby factories for other women! Unless they voluntarily offer their services as a surrogate of course which is another matter.

As far as the abortion pill goes, from what I've heard it doesn't sound a very pleasant or comfortable way of having an abortion, but if it means that the women doesn't have to be admitted to hospital and have a surgical removal I assume its better in some ways. The main thing about abortion is that if you're going to have one - and there are many many genuine reasons for having them its not just a question of being "irresponsible" - you need to have it done properly in a controlled medical environment. When anti-abortionists drone on about abortion causing infertility - thats usually when the abortion has been botched by a back street practitioner or a DIY job, resulting in infection and injury to the reproductive organs. A properly carried out medical abortion is safe and you also get the emotional support you need from trained counsellors etc.

Answer 4

The abortion pill consists of taking 2 pills 48 hours apart from eachother. It blocks the action of the hormone making the womb unsuitable for the foetus 2 live in. you will more then likely go home after taking the first pill and return 48 hours for the second pill that will casue the womb to cramp and contract. the womb will then be cause to break down and is lost including the baby from bleeding through the vagina. this part of the process maybe painful but pain relief medication can be given. you could have side effects such as feelings sick you may vomit or have diarrhoea.

another method used in ealy stages is vacuum aspiration where a tube is inserted through the cervix which the sucks out the foetus along with the placenta and everyfin else associated with your pregnancy. There can be bleeding for up to 14 days with this method. in this method you may have general or local anaesthetic.

hope that you make the right decision. abortion is a very big and traumatic decision. you could consider adoption? you do need 2 doctors consesnts before having an abortion though. you also need a more then 1good reason 2 have 1. hope i helped

Answer 5

my friend had it, but its only up until 9 weeks, there are two that u take a week apart, its less evasive and works just as well, its basically having the same as a misscarriage. NOT NICE!
U seriously have to think about what your doing and make sure its for the right reasons!!
I would also like to say that you souldnt take any notice of these comments!things bhappen!
How do anyof you know that she didn't use contraception
has the condom never split with any of u or ur friends the pill is only 99% high but still a chance one of those suckers can get thru! something worse could have happened for her to get in this situation. She might not even b pregnant, just asking after reading an article or a friend in trouble! Who r anyof u to judge this person!
One day u will have a scare like this and then lets see how u react!!!!!!!!

Answer 6

Hey you are going through a tough time don't let some peoples comments on here get to you i found them very hard to read how dare some1 who doesn't know you and your situation make comments like that i hope they are ashamed i know that they have the right to an opinion but in this case they could have put better. We don't know how this pregnancy came about - and maybe it wasn't your choice to get pregnant. I know what you might be going through - i recently found out i was pregnant after i lost my virginity to a guy i didn't want to sleep with and who wouldn't put protection on - i took the morning after pill the next day but it failed to work. The emotions you go throught are very tough and making a decision on what you want to to is hard. Everyone is different - i don't want children as i know i would be a bad mother and i wouldn't be able to provide basic needs for my child - also i have a mental disorder (which doesn't mean I'm mad or crazy in the head) but the thought of something growing inside me is just to much for me to deal with. I see abortion as my best, not only but best option. Its a difficult choice to make. I have decided to go with the surgical operation rather than the abortion pill as it is quicker and with the pill it can be more traumatic sitting in a bathroom sometimes alone. I am going for counciling after as I expect the emotions and everything I am going through now will still be there. Before you decide what to do go through your options and do what you think is right. Hope this helps
xo

Answer 7

http://www.abort73.com/html/i-a-4-video.... I cannot believe this was posted on here. If you haven't already watched it, please please don't. I really feel for you, I recently lost a baby but understand that your preference for information is a personal choice. You need to visit your doctor or a family planning clinic. You need to have unbiased information to make your decision. Both things you mentioned are terminations, the surgical one can be done under anaesthetic and they would dilate your cervix and remove any tissue there, not pleasant but gets the job done. The pill allows things to come away more naturally like a miscarriage, but with this option there is always the risk you would need surgery to remove any tissue that remained to prevent infection. Personally I would have the surgery as nothing prepares you for what you see losing a baby at home, you would never forget it. Please seek out some proper advice and support with your decision and be well informed before you do anything. Take Care

Answer 8

if you decide to take the pills you have to bear in mind that it takes two visits to the hospital. the first time you are only given a pill that contains hormones to stop the fetus from growing. it only takes a minute. the second time, two days after the first pill you go into hospital, you are given a second pill and you stay there until you start bleeding. that takes about 5 hours in total. if you are very early in the pregnancy it s better to do it the pill way, however if you re close or beyond your 9th week, you can only have surgery

Answer 9

At least twelve women have died so far from taking the abortion pill:

http://www.lifeissues.org/ru486/deaths.htm

It works by causing the lining of the womb to break down, cutting off nutrients to your child and causing him or her to starve to death inside you. Here's more information on why it is so dangerous:

http://www.standupgirl.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=218&Itemid=40

Surgical abortion is dangerous as well. It is known as a "blind procedure"--even abortionists will admit that they cannot see what they are doing as they insert sharp instruments into your womb. They may puncture your womb, your bladder, or your bowel or do permanent damage to your reproductive system. In addition, the cervix (tightly closed to protect your baby) must be forced open, often causing tearing and permanent damage. Here is information on the risks of surgical abortion:

http://afterabortion.info/complic.html
http://www.abortionfacts.com/reardon/effect_of_abortion.asp
http://www.lifedynamics.com/Pro-life_Group/Pro-choice_Women
http://www.afterabortion.info/news/abortiondeaths.html

Here's some other information that might be helpful to you. You need to make sure you have all the facts:

Photos of Abortions, Including 1st Trimester Abortions:
http://www.cbrinfo.org/Resources/pictures.html

A Four-Minute, Must-See Video on Abortion:
http://www.abort73.com/HTML/I-A-4-video.html

Information on All Aspects of Abortion:
http://Abort73.com

Photos and Facts About Prenatal Development:
http://www.justthefacts.org/clar.asp
http://www.abort73.com/HTML/I-A-2-prenatal.html
http://www.studentsforlife.uct.ac.za/foetal%20dev%20photos.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/3847319.stm

Abortion Stories:
http://abortiontv.com/Words/truestoriesfrom-mothers.htm
http://www.abort73.com/HTML/I-G-2-testimony.html

Free, Confidential Pregnancy Help (including referrals for financial, medical, legal, and housing assistance; free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds; free maternity and baby supplies; pregnancy, parenting, and adoption information; counseling and emotional support):
http://www.optionline.org/advantage.asp

Support for Pregnant Teens:
http://standupgirl.com/site/index.php

Support for Pregnant College and Career Women:
http://www.nurturingnetwork.org

Answer 10

The day after pill is not the same as the abortion pill. The one they just approved for otc sales is the day after pill. This pill simply prevents the woman's egg from nesting in the lining of her womb - it doesn't get the chance to even start the process of becoming a fetus, so there is nothing to abort.