Frequently Asked Questions
General
- Can I use abortion pills to prevent pregnancy as a method of contraception?
- What is the difference between morning after-pill and abortion pill?
- If I am unsure about having an abortion, what are the other options in front of me?
- What are the two main types of abortion?
- Why are women choosing to get an abortion?
- What are the unsafe methods of abortion?
- What is the difference between Mifepristone & Misoprostol?
- What are the abortion pills? What’s in them?
- What is the difference between medical and surgical abortion?
- What is the difference between a miscarriage and an abortion?
- Is abortion dangerous?
- What are the risks and complications associated with abortion pills?
- Will I need a doctor’s prescription to buy abortion pills?
- Why do other websites have different information about abortion pills?
Abortion with pills
- How can I learn about abortion laws by country?
- I know somebody who needs an abortion, how can I be of support?
- Will the abortion pills cause birth defects in a baby I have in the future?
- Will taking the abortion pills make it harder for me to get pregnant in the future?
- Will medical staff be able to notice that I am having an abortion?
- What if I find out that I am pregnant with twins? Can I still have an abortion with pills?
- I was diagnosed with a miscarriage. Can I use the abortion pills?
- I am over 20 weeks pregnant. Can I use the pills for abortion?
- Based on my period I am less than 6 weeks pregnant. Do I have to wait to use the abortion pills?
- I had surgery on the uterus 6 months ago, can I still use the abortion pills?
- Can I take the abortion pills if I have been diagnosed with a STD or reproductive tract infection?
- Can I have an abortion with pills if I have had a C-section in the past?
- I have been diagnosed with ectopic pregnancy, can I use the abortion pills?
- I have an IUD in place, can I use the abortion pills?
- I have anemia, can I take the abortion pills?
- I am HIV positive, can I take the abortion pills?
- I am Rh Negative blood type. Is it a problem to have an abortion with pills ?
- Is there a weight restriction for abortion pills?
- Is there an age limit for the abortion pills?
- What are the side effect of taking the abortion pills?
- Can I breastfeed while using abortion pills?
- What happens if I use abortion pills and I am not pregnant?
- I am allergic to NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) including ibuprofen. What can I use for pain control instead during an abortion with pills?
- How can I manage pain associated with the abortion pills?
- What if I bleed too much after taking the abortion pills?
- Do women always bleed after using the abortion pills?
- How long will I bleed after using the abortion pills?
- Can I drink alcohol during the medical abortion procedure?
- Can I swallow the abortion pills?
- Can I use abortion pills vaginally?
- Can I use Misoprostol that comes with Diclofenac?
- Can I eat during the abortion pill procedure?
- Do I need to use antibiotics during the abortion?
- Will medical staff be able to notice that I am having an abortion?
- Do I need an ultrasound to confirm the abortion pills were successful?
- Do the abortion pills get less effective if you use them again in the future?
- How can I prevent another pregnancy in the future?
- How many days should I rest after using abortion pills?
- What happens if I am still pregnant after using abortion pills?
- Will I need a dilation and curettage (D&C) after using abortion pills?
- Will I be able to get pregnant after an abortion?
- How long do I need to wait to have sex after using abortion pills?
Vacuum Aspiration Abortion
- Are there any side effects associated with a manual vacuum aspiration (MVA)? Can it cause infertility?
- How much does a manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) cost?
- What is the recovery time for a manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) procedure?
- Is manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) painful?
- What happens during the manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) procedure?
- How late into my pregnancy can I get a manual vacuum aspiration abortion?
- Which is the right choice for me – a vacuum aspiration abortion or the abortion pills?
- Which is safer – a vacuum aspiration abortion or the abortion pills?
- Is there a difference in success rate between vacuum aspiration abortions and abortion pills?
- What is the cost difference between a vacuum aspiration abortion and the abortion pills?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of vacuum aspiration abortion?
- What are the differences between vacuum aspiration and dilation & evacuation abortion (D&E)?
- What are the different types of surgical abortion procedures?
- What is a surgical abortion?
- What Is the success rate for manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) abortions?
- Is a manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) abortion painful?
- What are the side effects of a manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) abortion?
- Is surgical abortion safe?
- What are the different gestational ages for each method?
- What is an induction abortion?
- What is dilation and curettage (D&C)?
- What is dilation and evacuation (D&E)?
- What is an electric vacuum aspiration (EVA)?
- What is a manual vacuum aspiration (MVA)?
- What are the potential risks and complications for a vacuum aspiration abortion?
- Is there a risk of infection after a manual vacuum aspiration (MVA)?
- How long will it take to recover from a manual vacuum aspiration (MVA)?
- How long Will I bleed after a manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) abortion?
- When can I have sex again after a manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) abortion?
- When will my period start after manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) abortion?
- When to start using birth control after an abortion?
- What should be the post-abortion care and contraception after a manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) abortion?