Considering Abortion?
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informed pregnancy decision.
Considering Abortion in Missouri?
Before having an abortion, it is important to confirm several things about your pregnancy:
- Make sure you are pregnant
- Find out how far along you are
- Get tested for STIs
What Does Our Pre-Abortion Medical Evaluation Look Like?
Pregnancy Evaluation and Diagnosis
A licensed medical professional will confirm you have a viable, non-ectopic pregnancy and find out how far along with:
- Lab-Quality Pregnancy Testing
- Limited OB Ultrasound
Abortion Education
We will go over various abortion procedures, price ranges, side effects, and more. The depth of details shared in our clinic is entirely based on your comfort level.
Medical Consultation
A licensed medical professional will address any medical concerns and answer any questions you may have.
What you decide for your life and situation is entirely up to you, we want to walk with you to help prepare you for whatever you choose.
Is Abortion Legal in Missouri?
Abortion is now legal up to fetal viability in Missouri.
If you are considering abortion, we strongly recommend receiving an ultrasound first. Unlike a pregnancy test, an ultrasound confirms viability and estimates gestational age. These two things are vital to understanding what the safest abortion options for you are.
Be Informed
Be informed about the different types of abortion and their associated risks.
What is Surgical Abortion?
A surgical abortion ends a pregnancy by removing the pregnancy from the woman’s uterus. The type of surgical abortion depends on how far along you are in your pregnancy.
Depending on the type of surgical abortion, they are usually performed around 6 to 21 weeks gestation. The availability of any procedure used in the third trimester is based on the laws of the state.
Common Types of Surgical Abortions
Suction/Aspiration Abortion (up to 13 weeks)
- A numbing medicine will be applied around the cervix. Using dilation medication and/or instruments, your cervix will be opened up to allow the suction device to enter the uterus to remove the pregnancy. Most women feel strong cramping during the procedure.
Dilation and Curettage (D&C) (before 13 weeks)
- D&C is similar to a suction abortion in that it uses dilation medication and/or instruments and a suction device to expel the pregnancy. This procedure also includes a surgical instrument called a curette, a sharp instrument to scrape the remains of your pregnancy out of your uterus. Most women feel strong cramping during the procedure.
Dilation and Evacuation (D&E) (after 13 weeks)
- This is typically done later in the 2nd trimester and is typically performed over two days to ensure proper dilation. It is similar to a D&C, but can require more surgical instruments to remove the pregnancy and may take longer. Most women feel strong cramping during the procedure.
Risks of Surgical Abortion
Uterine Perforation. Uterine perforation occurs when one of the instruments used in surgical abortion accidentally pokes a hole in the uterus.
Incomplete Abortion. An abortion may not successfully remove all of the fetal tissue. This can occur in a surgical abortion or with the abortion pill. Emergency medical treatment may be required to prevent infection.
Asherman Syndrome. Asherman Syndrome is a condition in which scar tissue forms inside the uterus. This can occur as a result of multiple surgical abortions, making it difficult to become pregnant in the future.
Negative Impact on Future Pregnancies. Studies have shown a link between surgical abortion and an increased risk of premature birth and low birth weight in future pregnancies.
Allergic Reaction. Although rare, it is possible to go into anaphylactic shock after taking misoprostol if you’re allergic to any ingredients in the medication.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). Bacteria can enter the reproductive tract during any abortion, causing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
What is the Abortion Pill?
The abortion pill consists of two medications: mifepristone and misoprostol. The abortion pill ends a pregnancy and expels it from the uterus.
The abortion pill is only approved by the FDA to be taken up to 10 weeks gestation.
Risks of Abortion Pill
The abortion pill has a complication rate four times higher than a surgical abortion.
- Incomplete abortion
- Heavy bleeding that requires surgery
- Blood clots in the uterus
- Serious infection
- Severe or persistent abdominal pain
- Ashermone’s syndrome
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Abortion Information in Kansas City, MO
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