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What is Abortion? Is it Safe?
Abortion Information
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An abortion using medication, often referred to as a medical abortion, is widely known as the “abortion with pills.” Some individuals also describe this approach as self-induced abortion, self-managed abortion, or a do-it-yourself (DIY) abortion.
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When utilizing abortion pills, one can expect to undergo bleeding and cramping, with symptoms closely resembling a regular menstrual period or a natural miscarriage (spontaneous abortion).
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The term “abortion pills” typically encompasses two main approaches: the sequential use of Mifepristone and Misoprostol or the use of Misoprostol alone.
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Mifepristone is a medication that impedes the action of progesterone, a hormone crucial for supporting pregnancy. Pregnancy cannot progress without adequate progesterone levels. Mifepristone is just one component of what is commonly referred to as the abortion pill or medical abortion and is not capable of inducing abortion on its own.
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Additionally, Mifepristone serves to soften the cervix, the lower part of the uterus, which enhances the effectiveness of Misoprostol.
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It is essential to understand that Mifepristone alone does not have the capability to induce an abortion; the use of Misoprostol is also necessary.
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Mifepristone is primarily employed for the purposes of abortion or managing miscarriages. Due to the varying legal and regulatory frameworks in different countries, it may sometimes be challenging to access.
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Misoprostol is a pharmaceutical agent that induces uterine contractions, facilitating the expulsion of a pregnancy through cramping and bleeding.
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While a medical abortion can be accomplished with Misoprostol alone, its effectiveness is enhanced when used in combination with Mifepristone.
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It’s worth noting that Misoprostol serves multiple medical purposes, including the induction of labor, managing postpartum hemorrhage, and treating ulcers, making it more widely accessible.
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Mifepristone and Misoprostol are categorized as essential medications by the World Health Organization, primarily intended to ensure safe and accessible options for abortion.