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Abortion Risks

& Side Effects

Abortion Risks

& Side Effects

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Whether you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, have questions about your options, or need support through this process, we are here for you.

Call or Text at (513) 244-5700 or make an appointment online.

Before any elective procedure, it’s crucial to understand the potential impacts on your body and future health. Risks and side effects vary by the type of procedure and how far along you are.

Abortion Pill Risks Include:

  • Higher Complication Rate: Chemical abortion has a complication rate four times higher than surgical abortion. Up to one in five women may experience a complication.
  • Hemorrhage and Infection: Around 15% of women may experience hemorrhage (significant blood loss). The risk of incomplete abortion and infection increases with how far along you are in your pregnancy.
  • Emergency Room Visits: Chemical abortions are over 50% more likely than surgical abortions to result in an ER visit within 30 days, with one ER visit occurring for every 20 chemical abortions.
  • Sustained fever, severe abdominal pain, prolonged heavy bleeding, or fainting
  • General malaise (feeling sick), weakness, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, with or without fever

In-Clinic Surgical Abortion Risks Include:

  • Heavy bleeding
  • Incomplete abortion
  • Infection
  • Organ damage
  • Clotting Risks
  • Anesthesia complications
  • In extreme cases, death
Follow-Up Care is highly recommended for any method or procedure to ensure healthy recovery. Later-term abortions carry the highest risks. A medical professional can discuss these procedures and potential short and long-term risks with you in more detail.

Abortion Reversal

If you’ve taken the first dose of the abortion pill and have doubts, it may be possible to reverse the abortion. Every hour counts, so call the Abortion Reversal Hotline at 877-558-0333 or go to www.abortionpillreversal.com or contact an OB provider as soon as possible.

Social & Emotional Risks

  • Emotional Impact: Many women report feeling unprepared, silenced, regretful, or left with no other choice after an abortion.
  • Lack of Real-Time Support: Many online abortion pill vendors do not offer real-time conversations with a provider, which limits a woman’s ability to ask medical questions, explore other options, or give informed consent.

We're Here to Help

If you have any concerns or need more information, please reach out to a medical professional or make an appointment with us at Pregnancy Center West. We’re here to provide you with compassionate care and support every step of the way.

*Pregnancy Center West does not perform or refer for abortions.

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Are you considering abortion?

Are you unsure of your options? The Pregnancy Center West specializes in helping you through your pregnancy journey.  Our medical professionals will answer your questions in a caring and confidential way.

abortion risks

Are you considering abortion?

Are you unsure of your options?  Our medical professionals will answer your questions in a caring and confidential way.

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#2

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What others are saying about Pregnancy Center West

I thank you all for all you do and helping my family! We really appreciate it
Lashonda & Family
I wanted to say thanks for all the goodies you gave my partner yesterday!!! We are so grateful and feel so supported by you guys!! Thank you, thank you!
Javiera
I really appreciate having you guys! It’s been unexpected pregnancy but we have met so many wonderful people that we know we will be ok. Once again, thank you!!

What others are saying about Pregnancy Center West

I thank you all for all you do and helping my family! We really appreciate it
Lashonda & Family
I wanted to say thanks for all the goodies you gave my partner yesterday!!! We are so grateful and feel so supported by you guys!! Thank you, thank you!
Javiera
I really appreciate having you guys! It’s been unexpected pregnancy but we have met so many wonderful people that we know we will be ok. Once again, thank you!!

Questions & Answers

Walk-ins are welcome; however, it is best to make an appointment to minimize your office wait time, please call or Text at 513.244.5700, or schedule an appointment online.

Our professional medical-grade lab quality pregnancy test can determine pregnancy the first day after your first missed period. We recommend you make an appointment if you have missed a period, have any pregnancy related questions, or think you might be pregnant.

After completing paperwork, you will meet with our medical professionals to go over your information and a pregnancy test will be administered. With a positive pregnancy test result, we will then confirm a living, intrauterine pregnancy via an ultrasound.

All our services are provided free of charge.

All you need is photo ID. If receiving a pregnancy test or limited ultrasound you will need to drink plenty of water to ensure you have a full bladder.

Absolutely, you can bring your boyfriend, family member or friend. We will talk with you privately first. Then provided you have given us consent to have them in the room, your guest will be able to join you.

We adhere to a strict privacy and confidentiality policy. Clients will be protected from disclosure of information that violates their right to privacy except where required by law, required for public health reasons, required to avert a threat of harm to the client or a third person, or when other circumstances may reasonably warrant such use or disclosure without prior authorization (e.g., abuse reporting, suicide/homicide prevention, etc.)

Call or Text at 513.244.5700

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