Abortion is a permanent decision that terminates a viable pregnancy. If you’re considering this option, there are three actions you’ll need to take beforehand to protect your health:  Receive an ultrasound Get tested for STIs Review your medical history These three steps can often be accomplished during one appointment. Read on to learn more about

If you’ve already ruled out parenting for your pregnancy, then abortion and adoption are your two alternatives. While both of these options will involve forgoing your parental duties, they have more differences than similarities. We will share considerations for both options, bearing in mind that only you can make the best decision for yourself and

An incomplete abortion happens when not all the pregnancy tissue has been expelled from the uterus after any kind of medical or surgical abortion procedure. Instead, the body retains the tissue which can lead to serious risks of complications if left untreated. “Incomplete abortion” can also be used to describe retained tissue after a miscarriage.

The mental health effects of abortion will vary based on each woman. Every woman and situation is unique.  However, studies have shown that at least some women experience adverse mental health effects triggered by abortion. We’ll share more details on the findings and risk factors below. The Mental Health Effects A review conducted by The

There are two different types of abortion: medical and surgical. While medical abortion terminates a pregnancy with drugs, surgical abortion uses dilation and surgical tools to end the pregnancy and remove the tissue. While we covered both medical and surgical abortion, their descriptions, and their risks in last month’s blog, here is a quick overview