Are abortion procedures safe?
Medically reviewed Aug 2020 by Robin Watkins, CNM, WHNP-BC
Legal abortion performed by a certified health care provider is very safe, just like many other common outpatient procedures. The rate of major complications is low, at 0.23%, which is similar to the rate of major complications caused by colonoscopies. And it actually has a lower rate of complications than wisdom tooth removal. The earlier in pregnancy you get an abortion, the lower the chances are of complications. Abortion doesn’t cause long-term health risks or affect your chances of getting pregnant in the future.
Abortion is safe, common healthcare, and you deserve access to both care and clear, reliable information. Bedsider offers abortion-positive guides to medication abortion and procedural abortion, which cover what to expect, how to prepare, costs and insurance, and how to find verified providers through AbortionFinder.org, another Power to Decide program.
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