| Questions | Chemical Abortion
(Mifepristone or Mifeprex)
| Surgical Abortion
(Vacuum Aspiration)
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| What the latest stage of my pregnancy allows to do the abortion? | Up to 8 weeks (it is 49 days) for best success (97%). Success decreases as the pregnancy advances. | First trimester is through 12 weeks. Abortion conducted less than 6 weeks pregnancy has high chances to fail. |
| What much time does it take? | - As a rule, 2 visits to the provider.
- Mifepristone intake on the first day.
- Mifepristol pill buccally intake on the second, third, or fourth day.
- It usually takes several hours for the abortion to happen.
- Two weeks for follow-up.
| - One visit to the clinic that lasts for 3-4 hours.
- The actual abortion procedure takes 3-5 minutes.
- Follow-up visit in 3-4 weeks.
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| Is it painful? | Woman experiences from mild to very strong cramping off and on throughout the abortion. Pain pills are used when needed. | Woman feels mild and very strong cramping during the procedure. Pain drugs are available throughout and afterwards. |
| Is bleeding heavy? | Bleeding is heavy with passing cots. Lighter bleeding is common after the procedure within next 9-14 days or longer. | Bleeding is light or moderate and continues for up to 6-8 weeks. |
| What is the payment for the procedure? | $450-567 on a sliding fee scale | $450-1275 on a sliding fee scale |
| Can the abortion fail? | 97% successful. If it fails, a surgical abortion is necessary. | 99% successful. |
| Can I still have children afterwards? | Childbearing ability is not affected, barring rare serious complications. | Childbearing ability is not affected, barring rare serious complications. |
| What are the advantages? | - It seems like miscarriage.
- No shots, anesthesia, instruments.
- It can be performed earlier than with Surgical Abortion.
- Any support person can be with you during abortion.
| - It’s very quick.
- It’s highly successful.
- There’s less bleeding than with the Abortion Pill method.
- Medical staff is there.
- It can be performed farther along in the pregnancy.
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| What are the disadvantages? | - It takes several days.
- It is not completely predictable.
- Bleeding is heavy and lasts long.
- Cramping is severe and usually lasts longer.
- To or more visits are necessary.
- It fails more often.
| - Instruments must be inserted inside the uterus.
- Anesthesia and drugs may cause side effects.
- Complications are possible.
- Woman has less control over the procedure.
- This procedure may seem noisy.
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