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An abortion is the use of a surgical procedure or medication to remove a fetus from the uterus. Although controversial, abortion is done regularly and is a safe procedure if done by a doctor. Regardless of whether the pregnancy is planned, unplanned or accidental, deciding whether to terminate the pregnancy is always very difficult. You can make the best decision for yourself by getting informed, talking with your doctor and loved ones, and giving yourself time to think.

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Part 1 of 2: Making Decisions

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   Make sure you are pregnant. Before making the tough decision about abortion, you need to confirm your pregnancy. You can use a home pregnancy test or see your doctor if you need to consider aborting the pregnancy.
   • In the majority of cases, if you become pregnant and decide to quit, your doctor will do another test to confirm it more firmly.

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   Consider your situation. You must think carefully about your personal situation before deciding to terminate the pregnancy or talking to others about it. It is time to think more clearly about the consequences of withholding or aborting the pregnancy without any external pressure. You should ask yourself questions like:
   • Am I ready to be a mother?
   • Do I have the money to give birth and raise children?
   • How does having a child affect my life, that of my partner or my family?
   • Will this pregnancy endanger my physical and mental health?
   • Should I give up pregnancy?
   • What is your ethical / moral / religious view on abortion?
   • Can I cope with the physical and emotional experience of an abortion?
   • Am I under pressure to give up pregnancy? On the contrary, am I under pressure to keep a pregnancy?

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   Make an appointment with your doctor. If you suspect that you are pregnant or have confirmed with a test, you should make an appointment with your gynecologist. They will advise you on your options, including abortion.
   • They never pressure you to steer a decision, but simply provide information about the options available.
   • If you really intend to terminate the pregnancy, you should be prepared with questions that need your doctor's advice. You should know that if the procedure is performed by a doctor, it is generally safe and does not affect your ability to become pregnant in the future.

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   Discuss your situation with your loved one. After you have had the chance to consider the possibility of holding a pregnancy and terminating the pregnancy, and you have spoken to your doctor, your next step is to discuss things with your loved one. They can help you find the best decision.
   • Many women feel lonely and alone when making the decision to abort, so you will find sympathy when talking with family members about this issue.
   • Don't let anyone pressure you to do something you don't want to do.
   • If necessary, you can also talk to your partner or other family member.
   • You should go to the hospital with your partner or relative if you want.

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   Get help from others. In some cases you may not be able to disclose this to a partner or relative, if so you can confide in a close friend or trusted someone to help them make a decision.
   • You will find it more comforting to talk to a friend or even a friend of your friend who has had an abortion or made similar decisions.
   • As with your family, you must not let anyone influence your decisions. Remember that it is your decision, not theirs.
   • Remember that you are over 18 years old and you do not have to ask anyone for permission to do this, you have complete discretion to decide who to let know.
   • If you are under 18 years of age and have an unwanted pregnancy, you must get permission from your parent or guardian before you can terminate the pregnancy.
   • You can find information about support groups for women after an abortion, and consider attending a face-to-face meeting with other women who have experienced this.

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   Verify information about the effects of an abortion. There is both important and misleading information about abortion and its effects. Therefore, you must clarify and absorb the correct information before making the final decision.
   • If an abortion is performed in the hospital, it is almost safe and only 1% of cases have complications.
   • Abortion does not cause breast cancer, nor does it make a woman more susceptible to it.
   • Abortion also does not cause "post-abortion" syndrome, a fact that has been supported by scientific evidence in the American Psychological Association. Women can experience a variety of emotions after an abortion, but this doesn't mean they made the wrong decision. Similarly, abortion does not cause mental problems either.
   • Abortion does not cause infertility and also does not cause miscarriage in the future.
   • Some doctors or private clinics may provide incorrect information about abortion to prevent you from doing this, so you should research and evaluate any information provided.

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   Give decision. After you have enough information about your options and have spoken to a trusted person, make a list of the pros and cons of abortion. Seeing your thoughts and feelings clearly on paper makes it easier for you to make a decision.
   • You need to be relaxed when making your decisions, as it seriously affects you, your physical and mental health in general.
   • You don't need to make a decision right away, but remember that the health risks associated with an abortion increase over time, so you should make a reasonable balance between the two. In some places the law prohibits abortion after 24 weeks, with the exception of special cases.

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   Remember that it is entirely your decision. It can be helpful and comforting to talk to a loved one, partner or friend about your options, but in the end, the decision to keep or abort is still up to you.
   • If you know or are with the child's father, you may want to seriously consider his opinion.

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   Learn about abortion options. There are several methods of abortion as well as many reasons for this. You need to keep up-to-date on your options, which will help you and your doctor decide which is best for you.
   • There are two methods of abortion: medication and surgery.
   • The cause of abortion can be due to a woman's unwillingness to become pregnant, a risk to the mother's health or something very unusual with the developing fetus.
   • Medication, meaning no surgery is required, is performed when the pregnancy is less than seven weeks old from the first day of the last period. So health-care staff will do a pre-prescribing visit, the drugs they usually take are mifepristone, methotrexate, misoprostol or a combination of these.
   • Take medication as directed. After taking the drug your body begins expelling fetal tissue, leading to moderate or heavy bleeding, accompanied by a cramping phenomenon for several hours. When the above signs are over, you need to see your doctor to make sure you have expelled all the pregnancy tissue.
   • Surgical abortion can take place after 7 weeks of pregnancy. The procedure involves widening the cervix and inserting a small straw in it, the doctor then takes out the fetus and all associated material.
   • You have to lie on a table with both feet on two supports, they will also give you pain relievers during the process.
   • After completing the procedure, you should stay in the recovery area for a few hours. Your doctor will let you know when to go home and teach you how to take care of yourself. You must also return for follow-up visits to make sure the abortion procedure was successful.
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Part 2 of 2: Using a Contraceptive

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   Consider your family's lifestyle and wants. If you do not want to become pregnant, you should apply birth control to avoid facing unintended pregnancy. There are a number of factors you should consider, such as whether or not you want to have a baby and when, whether you want to take a pill or don't want to remember to take it every day, and also your lifestyle, like if you are go to work often not These are the factors that help you determine the best contraceptive method for you.
   • Honestly evaluate yourself, your partner, and your relationship. If you are not in a monogamous relationship this could affect your choice of birth control method. For example, if you are in a long-term relationship and don't want to have a baby right away, you can choose a permanent method of contraception like an IUD. If you have several sex partners at the same time, you should take medicine and use a condom to prevent pregnancy and prevent sexually transmitted infections.
   • If you have a long-term relationship with someone, make a decision with them to make sure it fits your lifestyle.
   • Think about things like, "Do you want to have a plan every time you plan to have a relationship?" "Do you want to remember to take your pills every day?" "Do you want to be sterilized forever?".

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   Learn about birth control methods. Currently there are many different methods of contraception, so you should fully learn to choose the method that is right for you.
   • The barrier method means that you must wear a contraceptive before having sex, including male and female condoms, diaphragms, cervical scans, and spermicide.
   • If used correctly, these methods can reduce the risk of unwanted pregnancy, but you may also want to use a secondary method for added protection. For example, if you use a condom the risk ratio is 2-18%, which is lower if you use more spermicide.
   • Hormonal contraception has a low risk ratio, below 1-9% and is a good choice if you are in a long-term relationship. Hormonal birth control methods include medications, patches, or a vaginal ring. Birth control pills also help regulate the menstrual cycle.
   • You can also choose a repeatable long term birth control method (LARC) such as an IUD, hormone injection or birth control implant. These methods do not affect fertility in the long term.
   • Sterilization is a permanent contraceptive so it's only done if you never want to have a baby. Vasectomy and vasectomy often are also not reproducible, you must consider carefully before deciding to do it.
   • Family Planning (natural birth control) is a way of eliminating medications and immediate measures such as a condom. You can choose this option if you can't or don't want to take other options. To prevent natural contraception you must check for cervical mucus and basal body temperature, or for vaginal ejaculation. This is a method that requires careful planning and attention, but it costs money and does not cause side effects.

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   Understand the potential risks of birth control methods. Each method has a certain number of risks, the typical is an unwanted pregnancy. So being aware of the risks and side effects will help you find the best course of action.
   • Hormonal contraception such as taking medicine, using a patch or placing a vaginal ring makes you more susceptible to some cancers if used long term. It also causes weight gain, increases blood pressure and affects cholesterol levels.
   • Barrier methods such as wearing condoms, spermicide and cervical scan can cause allergies, increasing the risk of a UTI or a sexually transmitted disease.
   • Repeated long-term contraceptive methods have a number of risks such as perforation of the uterus, an increased risk of pelvic inflammatory disease and ectopic pregnancy, as well as severe pain and bleeding during periods.
   • There are no specific medical risks to natural contraception, but it's easy to get an unwanted pregnancy because it's not as effective as other methods.

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   Make the final decision. Once you've learned about the different methods of contraception, you can make the best choice based on that information. Not only should you discuss this with your partner, you should also consult your doctor, as they will be the one who prescribes the birth control pill, performs the LARC contraceptive procedure or sterilizes if you choose to use one of these options. advertisement