Abortion

Considering abortion?

If you are facing an unexpected pregnancy, you might be considering abortion. Because there are different types of procedures and risks associated with each, it’s important to discuss your options and receive the most up-to-date information.

Our supportive medical team can answer any questions you may have.

What do I need to know about abortion?

Abortion is a medical procedure. There are two options: medical/chemical and surgical abortions.

These procedures may cost anywhere from $500-$5,000 depending on the type of procedure and if there are any complications that require further surgeries or medical treatment. If you are considering an abortion, we have information on the types of procedures specific to your pregnancy and how they may affect your body.

All services provided by APS are free and confidential.

If you are worried about an unplanned pregnancy and considering abortion, you need to know:

Am I really pregnant?
How far along am I?
What types of abortions are available?
How does abortion work?
What are the short-term and long-term risks of abortion?

What are the Different Types of Abortion?

MEDICAL ABORTION

The abortion pill induces a chemical/medical abortion. It is taken in the first 10 weeks of pregnancy and involves two medications.

The first medication is Mifeprex (mifepristone), which blocks progesterone and interrupts pregnancy development prompting detachment of the implanted embryo.

Next, misoprostol is taken up to 48 hours later, inducing contractions to empty the uterus. Expect strong cramping, bleeding, nausea, and possibly vomiting. A final visit to the clinic may be necessary to ensure the abortion has been completed. Some women may require a surgical abortion to complete the process. The percentage of this occurring increases with gestational age.

SURGICAL ABORTION

The most common surgical abortion procedure is Vacuum Aspiration. This procedure can be done up to 14 weeks.

The cervix (the opening to the uterus) is dilated (opened), and the physician inserts tubing into the uterus, connected to a suction machine. The suction pulls the fetus’s body apart and empties the uterus.

Between 14 and 16 weeks and 6 days, when the fetus is larger, the cervix must be softened by giving either oral or vaginal misoprostol so that dilation is easier.

In this procedure, the cervix is softened by giving either oral or vaginal misoprostol, so the cervix can be opened wider than in a first-trimester abortion, allowing the doctor to pull out the fetal parts by a combination of suction, curette, or forceps.

What are the Risks?

Just like any other surgical or medical procedure, there are health risks associated with abortion. Some risks of the abortion pill include incomplete abortion, heavy bleeding, and infection. A surgical abortion can lead to damage to the cervix, uterus, and other internal organs.

If you still have questions, our medical team can give you information on the risks of these procedures.

To learn more about your options, schedule your free appointment today.

We can help you find answers.

If you think you are pregnant and you are considering abortion, make sure to get the facts first. Be informed.
At APS Medical, our client advocate will discuss the different options and help you understand each of them based on
where you are in your pregnancy, as well as the risks involved.

What The State of WI Requires Before Terminating Pregnancy

Wisconsin wants to make sure that you have all of the information you need to make decisions about your pregnancy. The law, Wisconsin statute 253.10(3), requires the doctor to explain certain things to you at least 24 hours before the abortion, except in a medical emergency. It spells out the information that doctors must provide and requires that the state provide written information to you. The law also requires that you voluntarily agree to the abortion in writing. It is illegal for a doctor to perform an abortion if someone has forced you to agree to it.

Source: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p4/p40074.pdf