Like any medical procedure, abortion comes with effects worth understanding before you decide. It helps to separate what’s part of the process from what’s a possible risk. With a medical abortion, cramping and bleeding always happen, since they’re how the medication empties the uterus, and some women also experience nausea, vomiting, or fever.
Beyond that, possible risks include heavy bleeding, infection, or an incomplete abortion that may require additional treatment, and the likelihood of a complication can depend on the method and how far along you are. You have the right to be fully informed before giving consent to any procedure. Horizon does not perform or refer for abortions, but our advocates and nurses can talk through your questions in a calm, confidential setting, so you have the facts you need.
