Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming, especially when making decisions about your health. If you are considering a medical abortion or have already taken the abortion pill, it is important to understand possible warning signs that may require emergency medical attention.
At ALC Pregnancy Resource Center, we provide compassionate, confidential care at every stage of pregnancy, offering pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and peer counseling at no cost. No matter what you decide, ALC is here for you, including after an abortion. Our post-abortion support is available to any woman who needs a safe, nonjudgmental space to process her experience and find healing.
Medical abortion, also known as the abortion pill, uses drugs including mifepristone and misoprostol to end a pregnancy through 10 weeks of gestation.
Like any medical procedure, medical abortion carries potential risks and complications. Knowing when to seek medical care can help protect your health.
Some side effects are common after taking the abortion pill. These may include vaginal bleeding or spotting, cramping, pelvic pain, headache, nausea, or digestive upset. Some women may also experience chills, fatigue, or mild discomfort as the pregnancy tissue passes from the body.
Although these side effects may be expected, it is important to pay attention to symptoms that become severe, worsen, or last longer than expected.
You should contact your healthcare professional right away if you experience symptoms that may suggest complications. Warning signs include:
Other symptoms that may require medical attention include dizziness, blurred vision, seizures, swelling, shakiness, unusual weakness, confusion, or fainting.
Some complications can become serious or life-threatening and require emergency medical care. Severe hemorrhages and serious infections have been reported after medical abortion. In some cases, women required blood transfusions or treatment for severe infection.
You should go to the emergency room immediately if you experience:
ALC Pregnancy Resource Center is here to support you with compassionate, no-cost care and accurate information. We provide pregnancy tests, limited ultrasounds, and peer counseling to help you better understand your options and protect your health. All appointments are confidential, and same-day appointments are available.
Whatever you decide, ALC is here for you, including post-abortion support for any woman who needs a safe space to process and heal.
Contact us today for pregnancy support and care.
We have two locations for your convenience:
ALC Pregnancy Resource Center does not provide or refer for abortions.