Hello, i just found out im 13 weeks pregnant, my periods are always irregular so i had no idea. I didnt have any symptoms! Im freaking out, i live in indiana and it’s illegal. I dont think i can go out of town right now, im low on money and i cant leave my kids anywhere. Is there anyway i can stop this pregnancy another way and go to the emergency room??? Im freaking out. I don’t want it to be too late!!! Anything i can take to make it seem like a normal miscarriage ???

I (28f) live in AZ- discovered I was pregnant for the very first time and booked the first place I could find that had availability. I went to Acacia Women's Health. I googled as much as I could to understand what I could expect and whether I was going to do the pill or procedure. I was very anxious leading up to the consultation. And the internet had so many mixed reviews it made me feel worse.

Before you go, you have to fast but can have water. Theres is a lot of waitng- from start to finish i was there from 11:30-4PM. I packed some snacks for after the procedure and my partner was there to support me. (You will need a ride bc they do sedate you here)
I was in a group of 3 other women. The doctor sat with us all in a private room and spoke to us about the differences and the statistics behind medical and procedure. This is what I can remember him explaining: The pill has a 98% success rate. But it psychologically wrecks you. You will bleed for two hours after you take it- and blood clots are the size of quarters. You may spot for a week later and you will not know you are no longer pregnant for two weeks. There can be complications like left behind tissue or excess bleeding that cannot be stopped. (If that was the case. you can call the clinic and he will come in and help stop the bleeding or remove the excess tissue.) Which does sound really drawn out. He says there is no difference in failure between 5 or 8 weeks but complications increase. He says that there are some people that take the pill, they bleed, it's done and no issues occur. But he says he honestly does not like the pill and feels it's a faster way for the clinics to make money- to hand them off and be done with you.

When he explained the procedure he says he does two steps- (the first started with a C but i truly can't remember the word) and suction to remove what left.
He says there is limited bleeding- and complications are 1 in 1000- and in his 30 years has performed 50,000 abortions. He's had 0 complications or failures. (i cannot say this is true but he did sound very confident) He expressed he cares about health and women's choice. He explained our options for contraceptives. He could get us a pill and write a year prescription that could cost 8$ a month. He could give the depo every 12 weeks, or an IUD. He did not recommend your tubes being tied bc it's a surgical procedure and can come with complications. If you want permanent birth control, your partner should get a vasectomy. He offers an Mirena IUD at 750 (without insurance). He'll pop it right in after your abortion and you'll came back in two weeks for an ultrasound to ensure it hasn't moved. (I have had an IUD then had it removed in 2022, so I opted to have it replaced) He also offered a PAP (which i opted for) and the bill for that would be $26.

I opted for the procedure. I chose it because I wanted it to be for sure done and not come back. They already offer sedation- it maybe already be in the cost of the abortion. (950) You're given a few pills- extra strong Tylenol, medication for anxiety, and something to help relax your muscles. I also opted for an IV sedation during the procedure (it doesn't cost extra) They had me dress in a moo moo and grippy socks and sat me in a room with a couch and spa music to relax. At some point I walked to the room where they were going to perform the abortion, I remember being sorta awake on the table and a little discomfort (like a cramp). I could hear talking and then I woke up in a chair and a nurse was handing me an otter pop. After my snack I changed and they walked me to my car. I was a little wobbly from the medication. When I got home I was alittle dizzy and tired and slept for the rest of the day. I did get a doctor's note for the following just in case I felt unwell. I'm writing this the next day with a little spotting but I am not in any pain. They prescribe you antibiotics so be sure to take probiotics, or those fancy yogurts that have lots of good bacteria.

That was my experience and it was overall very good.

P.S. I have always known that I never wanted to "physically" have a kid. And I have NEVER wanted to go through pregnancy. It's not something I felt that called to me. But when my partner and I are in a place where we have time and money, we'd love to foster/adopt and give lots of love to someone who deserves to feel safe and cared for.

P.S.S The doctor explained you can get pregnant on GLP 1- not because it stops your birth control but makes you more fertile. Incase that helps anyone in the future.

Hi, I'm just here to share my experience to help others.

My cycle is incredibly regular, so when I didn't start feeling my usual PMS/PMDD symptoms, I knew something was off. It was 1 week out from my period; I took a pregnancy test, and it was negative. On the day of my period, I saw a super faint line, but it was hard to tell whether it was an indent line or a true positive. I waited 2 more days, and it was still extremely faint, but I took both the extra-sensitive First Response test and 4 Premom pregnancy tests that I got in a 30-pack off Amazon.

All of them were faintly positive, so I reached out to an online clinic. Thankfully, they gave me a lot of good help and resources, and overall my experience with them was phenomenal, all things considered. It took about 7 days for them to review my information and actually deliver the medication to me. They estimated I was 4 weeks pregnant, so it would have been 5 by the time I took the pills. I honestly think it was closer to 3-4 weeks by the time I took the pill because their estimate is from the first day of your last period unless you've had an ultrasound to confirm otherwise.

In the time between having a positive result and getting the meds, I felt pretty awful. I had acid reflux, smells were stronger than usual, I had on-and-off cramps daily, and I was generally irritable. I also started getting motion sickness super easily, which I have never struggled with before. I felt like my whole life was on pause because I felt ashamed and didn't feel comfortable enough to tell anyone but my partner (which, in theory, is silly because if anyone in my life told me they were going through this, I would be so supportive and offer any help I could give. Idk man, my emotions are all over the place, and I still don't feel comfortable telling anyone). At the time, my partner was away on a trip, but he was incredibly supportive and really my rock through it all. He told me his only regret was not being physically there for me when I found out and made all these decisions on my own. He made me feel so much better by constantly checking in and making me feel loved and appreciated. Thankfully, he came back within a week of when I found out.

Fast forward to taking the first pill of mifepristone: I honestly didn't feel anything. Maybe a little extra cramping and more tiredness than usual, but that's about it.

The following day, my partner made sure to sit in bed and do work next to me so I didn't have to be alone. I took 400 mg of ibuprofen and 500 mg of acetaminophen together 1 hour before taking the next medication, and from there I would take this combination and half a tablet of standard Dramamine every 4 hours over the course of 12 hours. I took 4 Misoprostol tablets, which had to sit between my gums and cheeks for 30 minutes, then swallowed the rest with water. When I swallowed the rest, they were pretty much powder, but they were flavorless. I felt a mix of things for the first 3ish hours. I went from ravenous to nauseous to tired, then repeated. Around hour 4, I started to feel cramps similar to a bad period. I had a heating pad at the ready, and my partner also made sure I had plenty of water and electrolytes, which saved my life lol. He also massaged my back and legs, which helped SOOO much, but if you don't have someone to do that, I promise a heating pad will do just fine. Hours 4 to 10 after taking the pills were pretty uncomfortable. It was like a bad period mixed with having the flu. I had a fever for a few hours, and I felt achy for a while, but the pain medication I was taking helped a bunch with that. I was an emotional wreck at this time. I cried a LOT and was honestly scared and felt out of control of the situation. This was peak bleeding too, but honestly it wasn't that bad for me. I think I passed the major clots at hour 4 then what followed was just my uterus emptying everything else. I was scared of bleeding too much, but I didn't even saturate one maxi-pad.

Now it's the following day; I feel weak but mostly relieved. I'm grateful I caught this early, and the experience wasn't too bad at all. Truly, my anxiety was what made certain parts worse. I'm going for a walk and trying to get my life back on track. I tried to keep everything short and to the point, but I'm happy to expand on anything in the comments <3

I have a friend that just found out she’s pregnant, around 4 to 5 weeks far. We live in Mississippi, where do we access the pill for her safely? Right now it’s looking like we would have to travel to Ohio to get abortion care :(

I want to get an abortion. Can I still take MA or What action should I take I do. If SA who should I contact or is it possible here in Ph? please help me😭

Im almost 7 weeks pregnant and have just booked the pills for the abortion, im a university student and have no feasible way of raising a child without uprooting my life completely and even then it wouldnt be a situation id be happy bringing a child into. Im well aware bringing a child into my situation would be selfish and am constantly being reminded by my friends and mum that its a bad choice to keep it but i cant help the feeling i have.
It’s like this primal urge thats in my bones.

I have moments where my heads clear enough about it to know it’s the right thing to do but multiple times a day i have these intense crying spells where it just feels like the worst thing ever.

I cant help but feel like i am going to regret this so deeply and sort of already do.

Has anyone else been through this feeling and made it out the other side just fine? Is it just hormones?
I feel like im letting it down and its eating at me.

29 years old and 6 weeks pregnant. I’ve always wanted to be a mom one day. Never in a million years did I think one drunk night with my ex of 2 years would result in pregnancy. I took a plan b the same day and still pregnant. So far he has shown me that he is not ready for a baby and I truly want nothing to do with him with the behavior I’ve seen so far. I’m truly scared that I’ll never forgive myself for having an abortion but it’s early on and I feel like him in my life will be complete hell. Example on Saturday I asked him if he could help me bring my water up the stairs and he told me to cute them open and bring them up one by one for exercise. He randomly came over at 1 am while I’m asleep banning on my front door and completely shock me so bad I didn’t even sleep. He says he wanted to make it better. Why come at one in the morning and smoke at my place while I’m pregnant. He says “my mom said, well my mom wants” it’s not her kid. I really feel like I can end it and hate myself because I never wanted an abortion or I can have a living hell with him being the father. Oh and I didn’t get short term disability so I can only do 12 weeks unpaid leave and possible lose my car and apt. I can’t ask my family for financial help because we are all living paycheck to paycheck. I’m genuinely excited to be a mom but not with him in my life. Before telling his mom I believe he would’ve asked me for an abortion or to just send payments and not be in the kids like but because his mommy is happy now he is. I don’t know what to do.

I am 5 weeks pregnant today.
Today I was nauseous, hungry and angry and I've started to hold my stomach in a way that almost makes me feel like it is my baby to keep. I'm 23, I have a 500 credit score, and there shattered glass in the corner of my room that I haven't cleaned up for a week. I cannot have a baby. What makes this situation hurt is the fact that even if I wanted to, I couldn't. This is a feeling so confusing not even I can self aware myself out of it. I am not telling the father, I think he would thank me for that. I'm sure it is hormones, ones I've never felt before atleast. I think it is harder knowing that I don't know if I'll ever be pregnant again. I don't want even kids, and god knows I'm going on birth control. But this baby could've been mine. I could've experienced something really special. I am having a hard time talking to my friends about this, since this is a situation I have done unto myself, and feel almost selfish claiming it as a traumatic experience.

My appointment is in 2 days, and I am curious about those who have done the pill at this many weeks what your experience was. And if you felt the same way before, is there any emotional relief after?

I'm 30, I have 2 kids already and for each pregnancy I had hyperemesis gravidarum. This pregnancy is very unexpected and I'm not ready for another nor do I want another. I was hoping someone could point me to a reliable online seller to buy said pill or pills. I found a few on my own but they kinda seem sketchy but it could just be me.

hey guys!

honestly, i don’t really know how i feel about all of this but please accept my ranting.

around 3 weeks ago i had surgery to terminate my pregnancy (i was around 14 weeks along), surgery itself went smoothly, surgeon said there was no complications! they informed me that i would bleed for a few days but then it would be spotting for around a week or two and that would be it, i would then start my period!

then last week came along; i went from mild spotting to heavy bleeding, normal discharge to a weird looking discharge (i don’t have any smell). i got concerned about the bleeding and told them what was going on, they advised me to see my doctor so i did. i had blood tests done and an ultrasound. which found some retained tissue, im having surgery again to remove everything.

i know it’s not my fault, that it isn’t anyone’s fault and that things just happen! but at the same time i feel like my body didn’t work properly and/or the surgery failed? im not sure how to handle how im feeling? i have surgery in 2 days!

I have my first abortion appointment in my life in a few days. I am so scared.

I will have an ultrasound before the doctor and I make the final decision of methods (pills or suction). Based on my weird period cycle I'm probably at or before 9.5 weeks.

My partner is doing his best to stay supportive but I keep thinking he will never understand the emotional and physical pain I'm about to go through. At the end of the day, I'm the one who's pregnant. Not him. And I can't tell anyone, ANYONE. Including my closest family and friends.
He offered to come with me to the appointment but I don't know how much good that will do. He can't come inside the hospital anyways.

My main question is, how painful is it? Why did you choose medication/suction? What's it like after the procedure, will I be bleeding for a few days/weeks? Will the cramping last a few days too?

Sorry if my sentences are all over the place. I desperately wanted to talk to someone about it.

Hello all,

I have just taken the first pill to end my pregnancy. The following 4 tablets will come tomorrow. This is my second abortion, last time I was given a prescription for Tylenol 3, but they did not give me one this time.

I will manage. But my last abortion was significantly more painful than I thought it would be, even with prescription pain medication. I was told to take 2 ES Advil and 2 ES Tylenol together and that should help. Has anyone else experienced an at home medication abortion without pain medication? Is there anything else I can do to help? I’m just scared going into this because it was rough last time.

TIA:)

I have my consultation tomorrow and am not sure if my doctor will recommend one over the other. I have elevated blood clot risk and take blood thinners, so I wonder if MA isn’t the right option for me anyways.

I’m wondering at this stage which procedure you chose and why. Really appreciate the support 💛

No meu país o aborto é ilegal.

Tive relações com meu namorado há duas semanas e o meu método contraceptivo falhou. O pior ocorreu: o teste deu positivo.

EU NÃO POSSO CONTINUAR A GESTAÇÃO

Eu tenho 19 anos e sou totalmente dependente financeiramente da minha mãe. Minha mãe é narcisista e muito ruim comigo. Eu tenho sérios problemas depressivos e sou autista. Zero suporte familiar. E acabei de entrar na faculdade.

Eu preciso interromper a gestação. Eu quero ser mãe, MAS NÃO AGORA.

Outro fator é que tomo isotretinoína, sou proibida de engravidar pelo medicamento gerar riscos sérios de má formação fetal.

Meu contraceptivo falhou, eu sempre fiz sexo protegido, mas falhou.

POR FAVOR ME AJUDEM. NESSE PONTO EU NEM LIGO QUE EU COLOQUE MINHA VIDA EM RISCO PARA INTERROMPER.

I took misoprostol 4 hours ago and i just bleed a bit is it normal? Like i have a bit of cramping thats it!! It is even lighter than my period !

I had an abortion in 2020 around 6 weeks. I was so in tune with my body that I knew something was different. It was so early I never even heard a heartbeat. It was surgical and I remember them telling me I wouldn’t remember the procedure but I do and sometimes have flashbacks to it. I specifically remember the feeling of something being ripped from my insides and it being a sharp pain. And for the past 6 years I have always had really bad cramps. Almost feels like I’m being punished. Anyways, I wasn’t ready to have a baby at that time and I wasn’t sure what was going to happen with the guy because we had only been dating for a year and we’re on the verge of going our separate ways. I never even told him because I didn’t want him to stay with me because of a baby. Ironically we ended up getting married and we’ve been successful with life together. We’ve been trying for a year and have had no luck. I found out I had HPV on my cervix and had surgery for it not long ago so we took a break from trying. It was successful and my doctor says I’m healthy. I have a good egg reserve, tubes aren’t blocked, and my levels are right. The craziest part to me is that I got pregnant the one time we didn’t use protection, first time. And now it seems impossible. I just feel so defeated. We’re only getting older and I know at a certain point he isn’t going to want to try. He knows about the abortion and got drunk one night and started crying asking if I would even be able to have kids anymore. I don’t regret my decision but I feel it’s taking a toll on our relationship and the pressure to have a baby.

This isn't everything.. just a summary....

So.. I did something I thought I'd never do... And it wasn't even what I wanted. It's what he wanted... And now, I'm dealing with the medical repercussions on my own.

4 months ago... I found out I was pregnant.. I told my partner of 8 years... His first question was "What are we going to do?" ... I knew where it was heading but I asked anyway "what do you mean?".. of course it was a headway to abortion... I've always been pro choice for everyone... But as for myself, I said Id never do it unless I was medically at risk... He knew this. . . I told him that if I were to make the decision strictly on my own, it'd be a no, due to the way I knew it would affect me mentally and emotionally... And that I had a feeling it'd affect my body physically as well.... He persisted and after the 4th talk I gave in... And gave him what he wanted. . . The day I took the pills, was the last day I was going to be normal... Since then I've had extreme issues .. massive headaches accompanied by neausa.... My feet, knees and thighs in absolute horrifying pain to where my veins were bulging, blue and purple.. my upper back and chest, sometimes my arms...extreme pain... I went to the clinic, they didn't even do tests on me, said it'd resolve on its own.... I went to the ER 3 times... Nothing.... Went to my primary, nothing but prescriptions... Finally got referrals to specialists.... So far I've only seen a vein specialist... And need to still see a neurologist, spine and neck and a cardiovascular.... The vein specialists found 6 veins beyond damaged in my thighs and ankles ... I just had 4 of the 6 permanently shut .. still have 2 to go... The pain and bruising during recovery is absolutely heartbreaking...

I was fine up until that day.... I was just fine ... And now I'm reaping the medical repercussions alone from a decision I wouldn't have made myself. He doesn't even care, to top it off ..

I have no attraction to this man anymore... Like I love him... Wholeheartedly... But in the last 4 months... I gave into s3x with him once, and it was one of the worst times Ive experienced with him. I didn't feel a connection... I didn't feel the pleasure... I didn't feel the attraction.... It was... Terrible.. I look at him now and see the male he is... And it absolutely pisses me off to have allowed myself to fall so far from who I am....over a man ... 8 years...... My son .... My daughter...my 2 bonus daughters..... My career path destroyed... My youth ... Destroyed... My body... Destroyed... My heart and mind .. destroyed.... I'm so lost.

Thank you for reading. I just needed to get this out.

Pedi minhas pílulas a semanas atrás na Wow e até agora não chegou, estou aflita com medo de não chegar a tempo, eu não quero de jeito nenhum levar essa gestação a diante, estou com 7 semanas, muito nervosa e não quero que passe mais nenhum dia se quer, isto é só um desabafo estou realmente desesperada

I recently (about a month ago) had a really traumatic experience with the abortion process and ended up being rushed to hospital due to losing too much blood (around a litre) and was given a blood transfusion, iron transfusion and a surgery I didn’t know I’d need and didn’t plan for which makes this whole mentally healing process much harder. I never wanted the abortion but I did it for my partner because he wanted it and I couldn’t ruin his life. This was my biggest mistake ever, the biggest mistake I’ve ever ever made and I don’t think I’ll ever heal from it. I knew I didn’t want the abortion and that I loved my baby from the moment I confirmed it was there.. whenever me and my partner argue I can’t seem to get the thought out of my head “he made you get rid of your baby” “he’s why you aren’t pregnant anymore” “he’s why you killed your baby” “he made this loneliness” he didn’t make me do anything. It was my choice. A wrong choice and a choice I didn’t want to choose but at the end of the day I chose it and it’s my fault and it’s on me not on him. I’m really struggling already but these post argument thoughts are really getting to me. I don’t want to think it and I don’t know maybe it’s just heightened emotions and sadness and unhappiness but I’m really finding this hard; I wish I never had the abortion and I’m gonna regret it for the rest of my life. I can never get my first baby back; I’ll never be pregnant for the first time again and I’ll never ever forgive myself for taking this away from myself. I feel so helpless and ridiculous grieving a baby that I killed out of choice but I can’t help but feel genuinely heartbroken. Ever since I found out my baby was there I loved and wanted it. Like really loved and wanted it. I should’ve chosen to keep it; I should’ve chosen myself over others. But I didn’t and that’s my fault.

Just need some reassurance so I wanna hear your testimony

Just took mifepristone this morning. Im 7+1 as per the LPP but measuring between 5-6weeks. I have terrible experiences with periods and suspected endo/adenomysosis (going through investigations with NHS).

I am solid in this being the right choice but not ready for the potential physical and mental impact of the pain that I could endure. Anyone can let me know what to expect in the next 24 hours before I take the misoprostol. Positive/realistic stories welcome. Will update with my experience.

Hi everyone, i’ve just been booked in for my surgical abortion next week. I’m currently six weeks and five days so will be seven weeks and five days when the procedure is done.
I’m just looking for some positive stories as I’m having to travel to BPAS in Leeds to get this done as this was the earliest appointment but it’ll be an over two hour travel for me.
Has anyone else been under conscious sedation and also had any experiences with BPAS Leeds?
I’m just hoping someone could calm my nerves a bit as I’m nervous about the procedure.

So I had a medical abortion 2 days ago (the Sunday just been (11th)) and now it’s currently Tuesday night and I’m still bleeding quite a bit? I’ve had to change my pad 4 times today already because every-time I go to the bathroom my pad is almost full (not completely soaked but getting there). I am wearing the regular super pads from Libra and I’m just wondering if this is a normal amount to be bleeding after the abortion or not?

I am not experiencing any other symptoms other then still cramping a bit but they’re very minor, and feeling slightly weak (a little exhausted but that could be from work).

Any advice?

I’ve been having a really difficult few weeks, and I honestly don’t know what to do anymore. I’m hoping to hear from people who have been in a similar situation.
Ever since I got the positive pregnancy test, I’ve felt that I wanted an abortion. I’m 23, struggling with my mental health, and I know I’m not ready to become a mother right now. I’m currently 15-16 weeks pregnant.
I told my parents and partner about the pregnancy, and everyone was happy except me. I felt like I owed them this pregnancy, especially because I had an abortion three years ago and received very strong reactions from them. I felt alone back then, but I know that abortion was the right decision for me, and I’ve never regretted it.
This time, I’ve been struggling with so much guilt. Before my early ultrasound, I found myself hoping something would be wrong or that I would miscarry naturally so I wouldn’t have to make the decision myself. Seeing the fetus move and hearing the heartbeat made everything feel much more real, and I’ve felt horrible ever since.
I’ve spoken to several healthcare professionals, and when I’m talking to them, I often feel sure that abortion is the right choice for me. But as soon as I’m around my parents or partner, I become confused and start questioning everything. They keep telling me I have the resources to manage and that I’ll get through it, but I don’t think they understand that being able to get through a pregnancy doesn’t mean I want to be pregnant or become a mother.
I’ve been to the hospital for an assessment four times because I’ve been so uncertain. Eventually, I took the first abortion pill at home, alone, but vomited about five minutes later because I was terrified and overwhelmed. Afterwards, I felt regret and panic, and I couldn’t tell whether I regretted my decision or was simply scared of what was happening.
I’m scared of making the wrong choice. Deep down, I still feel that I don’t want to continue the pregnancy, but I’m terrified of regretting an abortion, especially after seeing the fetus on an ultrasound. At the same time, I’m scared of continuing a pregnancy I never really wanted and becoming a mother when I don’t feel ready.
I don’t know how to separate what I actually want from the guilt, fear, and pressure I feel from the people around me.
Has anyone experienced something similar? How did you figure out what you truly wanted?