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  1. Abortion and Endometriosis: What to Know

    Abortion and endometriosis. Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterine cavity, leading to pain and possible infertility. When women with endometriosis become pregnant unexpectedly, they may think about having an abortion, and they need to know how the disease interacts with termination procedures to make…

  2. Bleeding During Abortion: What’s Normal, What’s Concerning

    Bleeding during abortion. Bleeding during medical abortions involving mifepristone and misoprostol is a very common way of terminating early pregnancies. However, it is important to distinguish between normal bleeding and concerning health and safety. What to Expect Few or no bleeding at all may occur after taking mifepristone. Bleeding usually begins within a few hours…

  3. The Abortion Pill and SSRIs: What You Need to Know

    Abortion Pill and SSRIs. The abortion pill, a combination of mifepristone and misoprostol, is a safe and effective method for terminating early pregnancies. However, it’s important to understand how it interacts with other medications, including Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), which are commonly prescribed for depression and anxiety. How the Abortion Pill Works Mifepristone blocks…

  4. Abortion and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

    Abortion and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Many women in their childbearing age suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome, a common hormonal disorder. Reproductive health issues, fertility, pregnancy, and abortion are some of the challenges unique to those affected by PCOS. This article examines how PCOS and abortion go hand in hand so that complete comprehension can…

  5. Sexual Activity After Abortion: What to Know

    Sexual activity after abortion. Sex after abortion, whether through medication or surgery, should allow the body time to get back on its feet. It will take you through when it’s safe to resume sexual intercourse and precautions to exercise. Immediate Post-Abortion Period Your body goes through several changes after having had an abortion, and it…

  6. Abortion Pill Won’t Appear in Drug Tests: Here’s Why

    Abortion Pill Won’t Appear in Drug Tests. Knowing how drug tests work can help resolve anxieties concerning privacy and confidentiality, especially for medical procedures like taking abortion pills. Standard drug tests do not show whether mifepristone or misoprostol has been used, medications that are employed in medical abortions. How Drug Tests Work Standard drug tests…

  7. Surgical Abortion Side Effects

    Surgical abortion side effects. Surgical abortion is a safe and efficient way of pregnancy termination; however, it may have side effects like any other medical procedure. Knowing this will help you know when to seek medical attention and how to deal with this. Surgical Abortion Common Side Effects Bleeding or spotting that can last from…

  8. Abortion Pill Side Effects

    Abortion Pill Side Effects. Medical termination of a pregnancy is one safe and effective way to put an end to an early gestation. Nevertheless, like any other medical procedure, it has its own side effects which accompany it. Knowing what to expect can help you adequately prepare and manage the same. Common Side Effects Most…

  9. Abortion Pride: A Right for All

    Abortion Pride. Yet another Pride Month comes to an end with such energy and empowerment. It is important to muse over the progress we have made and the work that still remains. The Metropolitan Family Planning Clinic celebrates diversity, inclusiveness, and reproductive healthcare rights for all human beings, not just women. Abortion is about health…

  10. Mifepristone: It’s More Than Just an Abortion Pill

    Mifepristone. The use of mifepristone, which is often associated with medical abortions, is not limited to ending pregnancies. Mifepristone shows how safe and adaptogenic it is through these various applications. Uses of Mifepristone Cushing’s Syndrome: Cushing’s syndrome, a condition characterized by increased cortisol levels, can be treated with mifepristone. It works by obstructing the effects…