Medical Consultations
Get the answers you need on side effects, what to expect, reproductive health options, and more
Medical Consultations Before an Abortion
Abortion pill side effects and abortion recovery after a clinic procedure can vary greatly from person to person. Before you take pills at home or schedule a surgical abortion, start with a medical consultation to review your health history, eligibility, side effects, and more.
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Text us at 973-440-9974 or request an appointment online.
Abortion Pill Side Effects
Heavy bleeding
Large blood clots
Contractions and cramping
Fever or chills
Infection
Nausea, vomiting, and dizziness
Severe pelvic pain
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Endometritis
Gastrointestinal pain
Ulcers
Allergic reactions to the drugs
Incomplete abortion
Abortion Procedure Side Effects
Prolonged bleeding or blood clots
Cramping as your uterus returns to size
Uterine perforation or damage
Fever and infection
Nausea, vomiting, and dizziness
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Dyspareunia (painful intercourse)
Emotional or psychological stress
Allergic reaction to the pain medication
Septic shock
How We Can Help
We provide consultations, pregnancy testing, and pregnancy confirmation free of charge.
If you are considering the abortion pill, at your appointment, please share if you have ever had:
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low levels of potassium in your blood
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heart disease
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a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder
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liver or kidney disease
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an organ transplant
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a problem with your adrenal glands
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St. John's wort
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medication to treat hepatitis or HIV
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an antibiotic or antifungal medication
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heart or blood pressure medication
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seizure medication
Do not take the abortion pill if it has been more than 70 days (10 weeks) since your last menstrual period began, you have an ectopic pregnancy, or are allergic to the drugs used. While we do not provide abortion services, we can provide an ultrasound to confirm an intrauterine pregnancy and give more information on your options.
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Contact us to book a free pre-abortion consultation today.
Already Taken the Abortion Pill?
Seek emergency medical help if you still have any of the following symptoms more than 24 hours after taking Mifeprex or misoprostol: fever, severe stomach pain, heavy or prolonged vaginal bleeding, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or feeling like you might pass out.
References:
Mifepristone Uses, Side Effects & Warnings. (n.d.). Drugs.com. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/mifepristone.html
Misoprostol side effects: common, severe, long term. (n.d.-b). Drugs.com. https://www.drugs.com/sfx/misoprostol-side-effects.html
​Mifeprex Uses, Side Effects & Warnings. (n.d.). Drugs.com. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/mifeprex.html