Types of Abortion by Week: Complete Guide to Your Options
Your abortion options depend on how far along you are in pregnancy. Medication abortion (the abortion pill) is available up to 11 weeks from your last period. Surgical abortion works from 4 weeks through the second trimester and beyond. The earlier you schedule, the more options you’ll have and the less expensive abortion will cost. […]
How soon after an abortion pill do you feel better?
Someone asked us: How soon after an abortion pill do you feel better? Most people start feeling better within 24-48 hours after taking the abortion pills, with the worst symptoms (cramping and heavy bleeding) subsiding after 4-6 hours. Within 1-2 days, you can usually return to normal activities, though complete physical recovery takes about 2-4 […]
At what point does an abortion pill no longer work?
Someone asked us: At what point does an abortion pill no longer work? The abortion pill is FDA-approved and most effective up to 10 weeks (70 days) from the first day of your last menstrual period. After 11 weeks of pregnancy, medication abortion is generally not recommended, and you would need a surgical abortion procedure […]
What not to do after abortion pills?
Someone asked us: What not to do after abortion pills? After taking abortion pills, avoid inserting anything into your vagina for at least 1-2 weeks, including tampons, menstrual cups, sexual intercourse, or douching. You should also avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, swimming in pools or hot tubs, and taking aspirin (which increases bleeding). At Serenity […]
How long does the abortion pill take?
Someone asked us: How long does the abortion pill take? The abortion pill process takes 1-2 days from start to finish, with the most intense cramping and bleeding lasting 4-6 hours. You’ll take the first pill (mifepristone) on day one, then the second pill (misoprostol) 24-48 hours later. At Serenity Choice Health, we provide comprehensive […]
Is the abortion pill pain the same as labor pain?
For most people, the cramping and pain from the abortion pill is more intense than a typical period but is generally not considered the same as full-term labor pain. While both involve uterine contractions, the scale and duration are different; labor involves hours or days of intensifying contractions to dilate the cervix fully, whereas the […]
Which tablet cancels pregnancy?
Someone asked us: Which tablet cancels pregnancy? Two FDA-approved medications are used together to end a pregnancy: mifepristone and misoprostol. These tablets work in combination to safely terminate an early pregnancy (up to 10-11 weeks). You can get these medications at Serenity Choice Health through both in-person appointments and telehealth consultations throughout Illinois. How the […]
Where to get abortion pill IL?
Someone asked us: Where to get abortion pill IL? You can get abortion pills at Serenity Choice Health throughout Illinois, with locations in Chicago, Springfield, Peoria, and surrounding areas. We offer both in-person appointments and telehealth consultations with licensed providers, personalized care, and full medical support. Illinois has some of the most accessible abortion care […]