Vida Medical Clinic does not provide or refer for abortions. For your health and safety, here are some facts and information to consider before making an abortion decision.
The first step is to confirm that the pregnancy is viable (heartbeat present), to determine how far along you are (gestational age), and to prove location of pregnancy. This should be verified by an ultrasound. STI testing is also recommended prior to an abortion. A detailed medical history is also necessary to ensure the abortion procedure is safe and appropriate for you.
Disclaimer: Our center does not provide or refer for abortions
It's understandable that you may have questions about how to obtain the abortion pill and whether it's possible to have it shipped directly to your home.
If you are considering the abortion pill, it's worth noting that the FDA does not recommend purchasing abortion pills online due to safety concerns. (1)
If you are considering options, Vida Medical Clinic can discuss abortion procedure and risks and answer questions you have about the abortion process.
We understand that this can be a difficult time for you, and we have a team of caring and trained staff who are available to speak with you about your specific situation. Please don't hesitate to contact us today.
Vida acts as a neutral party. We do not perform or refer for abortions, but we can support you with the above information so you can choose what option is best for you.
The abortion pill blocks progesterone, which is necessary for the uterus to support a pregnancy. This causes the embryo to stop developing and the uterine lining to break down.
However, if you change your mind and want to continue the pregnancy, the effects of the abortion pill may be reversed with the Abortion Pill Reversal protocol. Call us to learn more.
Misoprostol helps the uterus to contract and expel the embryo, embryonic sac, and lining, which leads to the developing baby passing through your vagina. This process can take up to 48 hours and may cause heavy bleeding, strong cramps, and other symptoms.
(see risks and side effects below)
It is highly recommended that you return to the prescribing clinic for a follow-up exam 2 weeks after taking Misoprostol to confirm whether or not the medical abortion was fully successful.
(this is a very important step because if the abortion was not fully complete, then any parts left behind could cause an infection and have permanent effects)
Like any medical procedure, there are definitely risks with the abortion pill. Incomplete abortion is a risk, which could lead to a second procedure with additional side effects.
Severe reactions to the medication, infections, or ectopic pregnancy may be severe enough to be life-threatening. The abortion pill does not end or treat an ectopic pregnancy.
It is crucial that you contact a medical professional if you experience any of the following symptoms:
A “self-managed abortion” (which some people call an “at-home abortion”) is when someone finds and takes abortion pills to end a pregnancy without the help of a doctor or nurse. If you are considering a self-managed abortion, it's important to remember that there may be risks to buying and using abortion pills outside of the health care system, or online.
The rate of failure is between 2% and 8% (2). Successful termination is more likely if you are in the early stages of your pregnancy. Even though it can be dangerous to take abortion medications later in pregnancy or outside of the intended approval period, you have time to make this very important decision.
Medical abortion cost ranges from around $300 up to $800.
If the abortion pill fails and your pregnancy continues, you will also have to pay for a second abortion procedure. Contact us to confidentially talk about your specific circumstances.
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(1) https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/information-about-mifepristone-medical-termination-pregnancy-through-ten-weeks-gestation
(2) https://americanpregnancy.org/unplanned-pregnancy/abortion-pill/
