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Common Abortion Methods

We provide information on abortion, your options, and free limited pregnancy services.

the abortion pill

A medication abortion is FDA-approved up through 10 weeks after a woman's last menstrual period. The abortion pill is not an option for people with certain medical conditions, if the pregnancy is not viable, or if the pregnancy occurs outside of the uterus. 
 

The abortion pill is a medical abortion. To qualify for this procedure, you must be 10 weeks and 0 days or less into your pregnancy. Although it’s called the abortion pill, it isn’t one pill and you’re done. It uses two very powerful drugs.

The first drug blocks a hormone known as progesterone. When you are pregnant, progesterone acts to support the lining of the uterus, which provides the environment for the embryo and the placenta to grow. The first drug, mifepristone, causes the placenta to detach from the uterus preventing oxygen and nutrients from getting to the embryo.  The second medication, misoprostol, causes uterine contractions to expel the pregnancy from the uterus.

Since conception calculators can only estimate how far along you are, an ultrasound is important to date your pregnancy when making abortion decisions. An ultrasound can also rule out life threatening ectopic pregnancies. Side effects from the abortion pill include cramping and contractions, heavy bleeding, fever, headaches, nausea and abdominal pain, blood clots, allergic reactions, infection, vomiting, diarrhea, hospitalization, and, in rare cases, death. Make an appointment for a free consultation to learn more about risks, side effects, and what you need to know before you decide.

The abortion pill goes by many names including missed period pills, at-home abortion, self-managed abortion, 10-week-after pills, plan-C, medication, medical, or chemical abortion. It is not the same as emergency contraceptives. The FDA issued a warning about abortion by mail and new safety regulations. Your health and safety come first here - we do not provide or refer for abortion pills.

 

If you take the first pill and change your mind, it may be possible to reverse the effects of the abortion pill and continue your pregnancy. Contact us to learn more about abortion pill reversal options or click here.

Aspiration  Abortion

Aspiration abortion procedures can be performed up to 13 weeks after a woman's last menstrual period (LMP). Aspiration abortion is sometimes performed in the event of a medication abortion failure. Vacuum aspiration method is the most common early surgical abortion method performed as an outpatient procedure.  This procedure includes a medical provider using a vacuum device to remove the pregnancy out of the uterus.

Dilation and Evacuation (D&E)

A D&E abortion is typically performed 13 weeks or more after a woman's last known period (LMP). It is the most common second-trimester surgical abortion method. Local anesthesia or sedation is commonly utilized. This procedure first expands (dilates) the lower narrow part of the uterus (cervix), then uses tools to remove the fetus in pieces, and finally scraping out the placenta and lining of the uterus.

If you think you may be in your second trimester and are looking for options, contact us for a no-cost consultation. While we do not refer for or provide abortion services, we can give you the answers you need to make an informed choice. Contact us today to get started. 

Serenity Pregnancy Resource Center

Cody

1826 Stampede Ave

Cody, WY

(307) 213-5025

Monday: 12pm - 5pm

Tuesday: 1pm - 7pm

Wednesday: 10am - 2pm

Thursday: 12pm - 5pm

Powell

215 S Division St

Powell, WY

(307) 271-7166

Monday: 1pm - 7pm
Tuesday: 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday: 10am - 2pm
Thursday: 12pm - 5pm

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Serenity Pregnancy Resource Center in Cody & Powell, WY, is committed to providing you with everything you need to make an informed pregnancy decision. We believe women and men have a right to get answers and care from a resource that will not profit from the choices and pregnancy decisions they make. All our services are free and confidential. 

 

Serenity Pregnancy Resource Center is a 501c3 non-profit in WY. The information on this site is for education purposes only and should not be substituted for medical or legal advice. We do not provide or refer for terminations or emergency contraception and we do not profit from any of your sexual health or pregnancy decisions. Contact us to learn more.

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