Question 1

what do abortion alternatives mean?

Accepted Answer

Medical & Surgical: Medical abortion is usually done with a combination of oral agents at less than 8 weeks gestation.
Surgical abortion involves a suction or scraping procedure of the intra- uterine contents and can be done up to 14 to 16 weeks gestation.

Question 2

are there alternative choices to having an abortion?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An abortion, or termination of pregnancy, can be performed in several ways.  There are medications to end a pregnancy if it is early.  There are also procedures for later pregnancies.  The alternative to abortion would be adoption.

Question 3

how many abortions do doctors perform each year in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

A million: in 2011, there were 1,058,490 abortions in the USA.  The rate has been dropping since the mid '80s.  Best wishes.

Question 4

how many women in the u.s. have had just one abortion?

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1 in 3: Believe it or not, abortion is very common. 1 in 3 women will have had at least one abortion by the time they reach menopause.

Question 5

hi. i took abortion pills in 3days ago and after 2hours i bleed then i drink the last 1 but what worry me s that i only bleed that day and?

Accepted Answer

Ur ?  is Unclear: The only approved oral (pill) medical abortion regimen utilizes one pill - mifepristone, followed 24-48hrs later by 4 pills - misoprosol placed between your cheek and gum until they dissolve.  If taken properly, and when 9 weeks pregnant or less, this regimen is up to 98% effective.  I do not understand what pills you took or when or how you took them.  Please see Dr asap for an ultrasound.

Question 6

i did an abortion but didn't bleed. the u/s showed 5weeks and 6days fetus and no heartbeat. heartbeat would still be possible at 7 weeks and 4days?

Accepted Answer

No: If you had surgical (d;c)
abortion the pregnancy was missed. If you used Cytotec (misoprostol) to induce  termination  it was unsuccessful. If there is a heart beat at 7 weeks and 4 days either the first heartbeat was missed  or a new pregnancy was conceived. The abortion unfortunately was unsuccessful . Contact your doctor.

Question 7

is abortion a safe procedure ?

Accepted Answer

Abortions safe: Abortions or any other surgical procedure performed  by a skilled, trained physician  can have complications. There are  less problems if the patient has good health with few to no medical problems. An abortion has fewer risks if performed prior to the first trimester

Question 8

do they have cseaction abortion?

Accepted Answer

Hysterotomy: You are referring to a hysterotomy. This is not done any more for abortion. The risks are way too great to justify doing that. This is not the standard of care.

Question 9

what is last month for abortion?

Accepted Answer

Depends : It really depends on your locality/state.  Most states in the U.S. put the limit around 24 weeks (around 6 months).

Question 10

what kind of food after abortion?

Accepted Answer

Healthy diet: Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils, for fat milk products, small amounts of seafood and lean meats. Curtail intake of saturated fats. Exercise about 30 minute/day for 150 minutes/week.

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