What is abortion? The Webster’s Dictionary defines abortion as the termination of a pregnancy after, accompanied by, resulting in, or closely followed by the death of the embryo or fetus as a spontaneous expulsion of a human fetus, or an induced expulsion of a human fetus. Some people think abortion is murder. Others do not see anything wrong with it. Abortion has been around for many years, and until recently women would always have to have a surgical procedure to end a pregnancy. Now women can end a pregnancy with the new FDA approved abortion pill.

What is the abortion pill? The abortion pill is called Mifeprex or RU-486. Mifeprex followed by the drug misoprostal is approximately 92-95% effective. The FDA has only approved this drug to be used up to forty-nine days from the beginning of a womans last menstrual period. They determine the age of the fetus using ultrasoumd. (Mifeprex)

How does Mifeprex and misoprostal work? Mifeprex blocks the naturally produced hormone progesterone. Women produce this hormone, when they are pregnant, to help maintain the pregnancy. Without this hormone the lining of the uterus softens and breaks down. Misoprostal causes the uterus to contract to help complete the abortion. (Mifeprex)

What is the process of ending a pregnancy with the pill? The woman makes three visits to the doctor’s office. On her first visit she is provided information on how the pill works, she is counseled, and she signs a statement saying she has decided to end her pregnancy. She also has an ultrasound to determine the fetus is under seven weeks old. She takes three Mifeprex pills and goes home. She comes back two days later and takes two misoprostal pills. (Mifeprex) About two weeks after her first visit she comes back for a follow-up exam and an ultrasound to be sure the pregnancy has ended. (Abortion Pill:…)

What are the advantages? When one ends a pregnancy with Mifeprex, they can avoid surgery. They can also take Mifeprex as soon as they know they are pregnant. Mifeprex also provides women with a more private option. (Mifeprex)

What are the disadvantages or side effects? Women will experience bleeding and cramping. That is a normal part of the process. Women can expect to bleed or spot for about nine to sixteen days. Sever bleeding can occur. Women should contact their doctor immediately if this should happen. Other side effects include nausea, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, and back pain. (Mifeprex) In some cases, approximately 5% of the time, the non-surgical abortions do not work for some reason. If this should happen, the abortion must be completed immediately with a surgical abortion. If one fails to have a surgical abortion after a failed non-surgical abortion complications may arise, and one may have to have a blood transfusion. (Abortion Pill:…)

What are the other options? Other options include a standard surgical abortion. Instead of an abortion, one could keep the baby. If they do not feel they can take care of a baby, or they just do not want a baby, they can always give the baby up for adoption. There are plenty of people that can not have children that would be more than happy to adopt a baby.

If a woman is bound and determined to have an abortion, the abortion pill is something they should definitely look into. As with most things medical, there are risks involved. It is up to the individual weather or not the benefits out weigh the risks. In closing, this writer suggests that you think long and hard about every aspect before you make any decision.

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