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Medical research consistently shows that abortion is safest and most effective when it is done in the first trimester. According to large-scale data from organizations, such as the CDC and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the risk of complications is lowest earlier in pregnancy, and outcomes are...
There is a lot of fear-mongering about abortion online. Much of it focuses on exaggerated risks or vague claims about what happens to your body afterward, often without medical evidence. If you or someone you love has decided to have an abortion, encountering this kind of information can make an...
After an abortion, it’s common to focus primarily on the physical aspects of recovery. But emotional well-being is an equally important part of the healing process. Experiences vary; some women feel relieved, others feel a mix of emotions, and some may struggle. All of these responses are normal. What matters...
Abortion is a topic shrouded by long-standing myths. Two of the most common claims, that abortion is highly dangerous and that it harms future fertility, have been disproven for years. Research consistently shows that legal abortions performed in proper medical settings are very safe and do not affect your ability...
If you’ve decided to end a pregnancy, it’s okay to have questions or mixed emotions. You have two main options: a medication abortion, which uses pills to end an early pregnancy, or an in-clinic abortion, which is a short procedure performed by a doctor. In both cases, the process is...
Maybe someday kids will be a part of your life, but that day isn’t here, yet. Or it may never arrive. In the meantime, you suspect that you might be pregnant and you’ve heard that the abortion pill is an effective solution — one that doesn’t require a surgical procedure....
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus. But...
Most women grow up hearing that a “normal” period comes every 28 days. However, healthy cycles come in a wider range. Many experts consider a regular cycle to be anywhere from about 24 to 38 days, with bleeding that lasts roughly two to seven days and follows a fairly predictable...
Vaginal discharge keeps your vagina clean, lubricated, and protected. It’s made up of cells and fluids from the cervix and vagina and plays a significant role in maintaining a healthy balance of bacteria and preventing infections. Your discharge can tell you a lot about your body, and paying attention to...
Thanks to modern medicine, there are more birth control options than ever before. That’s great news for anyone who wants more control over their reproductive health, but it can also make it hard to figure out which method is right for you. If you’ve never used birth control before or...
The overturn of Roe v. Wade in 2022 has seen abortion access pulled apart state by state. Over a dozen states now ban abortion almost entirely, and several more have passed laws that make it nearly impossible to access. However, in Illinois, abortion is still legal, protected, and accessible. Lawmakers...
There are a few reasons you might take a pregnancy test. Maybe your period is late or your body feels different. Your breasts are sore, you’re queasy in the morning, or you’re making more bathroom trips than normal. These are some of the earliest and most common signs of pregnancy,...
Plan B and the abortion pill get mixed up all the time, and it’s understandable. They’re both pills, both are linked to pregnancy prevention or termination, and both come up in urgent, often emotional situations. However, they serve very different purposes. Plan B helps prevent pregnancy before it begins. The...
Millions of women find themselves unexpectedly expecting every year in the United States. When deciding whether to continue or terminate an unplanned pregnancy, an estimated two in five women (40%) opt to have an abortion. If you’ve decided you don’t want to go forward with an unplanned pregnancy, the abortion...