If you've decided to end an early pregnancy, choosing the right kind of abortion for you is largely a matter of individual choice. However, there are some limitations to using the abortion pill along with what many consider to be distinct advantages. Here's a side-by-side comparison of the facts about getting an abortion through the use of pills and an abortion through in-clinic surgery so that you can make a more informed decision.
How Far Along Are You?
How far you are into the pregnancy makes all the difference in whether or not you should even use the abortion pills. The pills are not reliable after the pregnancy goes past eight weeks, and if such an abortion is attempted it will almost always require a surgical follow-up. For this reason, most clinics will not even give pills as an option if you are further along than eight weeks. A surgical aspiration abortion can be performed at any time up till 12 weeks with a 99 percent success rate.
One or Two Office Visits?
If either the pill or surgery is a viable option for you, one of the factors you'll need to take into account is how many office visits you care to make. A surgical abortion requires only one visit lasting anywhere from three to four hours, but the abortion itself takes under five minutes. In order to perform an abortion using pills, you will need to make two visits within a 3-4 day period of time. You will take mifepristone the first day then will need to return to the clinic for the follow-up misoprostol pill. Both abortion pill treatment and surgical abortions require a follow-up visit within a few weeks after the procedure.
Is There a Difference in the Pain Levels?
The pain levels between an abortion pill procedure and the surgical option are very similar: both involve mild to moderate cramping while the tissue and other materials are being expelled. The main difference is one of time: with pills, the cramping may last up to three hours; with surgery, it will last less than 15 minutes. You will be given pain medication if necessary in either case.
Does One Cost More Than the Other?
The simple answer is yes. Abortion pill treatment generally will cost about half as much as an aspiration abortion although prices will of course vary from state to state and from facility to facility. The actual pay rate for each procedure will depend on how far along you are.
Conclusions
Which type of abortion you think best for your situation is largely a matter of personal choice. However, you need to remember that the abortion pill is no longer an option after your pregnancy is more than eight weeks along. When visiting a clinic, you will receive much more education about your options and trained professionals will be with you every step of the way to help you make the decision that's right for you.
Author Resource:-
Best Womens Medical Care (http://www.thewomenschoice.com/) specialize in providing complete gynecological care and New York abortion clinic services. Art Gib is a freelance writer.
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