There are two main types of abortion: medical and surgical abortion. The physical risks of medical abortion include:
- Infection
- Fever
- Digestive system discomfort
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding
- Incomplete abortion
- An ongoing pregnancy (if the procedure doesn’t work)
A surgical abortion comes with physical risks, including:
- Infection
- Damage to the cervix
- Scar tissue on the uterine wall
- Perforation of the uterus
Visit our abortion page to learn more about the procedures and risks. You deserve the facts before making your final decision.