Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming, and you deserve to understand all your options before making a decision. If you’re considering the abortion pill, it’s important to know how it works, its risks, and the current laws in Wyoming.
True Care Women’s Resource Center is here to inform you with facts, support, and compassionate care. Continue reading to learn key information about the abortion pill.
What Wyoming State Law Says
While the state passed a law banning abortion pills, abortion is currently legal in Wyoming due to a temporary court injunction. Court rulings will ultimately determine how and whether the law is enforced.
It’s crucial to stay informed about abortion restrictions, as things are subject to change.
The Abortion Pill Is Approved Through 10 Weeks
The FDA has approved abortion drugs only through 10 weeks of pregnancy. Taking these drugs beyond that point can increase risks.
An ultrasound is essential to determine how far along you are. It also helps confirm that the pregnancy is developing in the uterus, and knowing this information is critical to protect your health.
Taking Abortion Drugs Involves Side Effects and Risks
Mifepristone blocks progesterone, a hormone needed to support the pregnancy. After, misoprostol causes the uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy tissue.
Taking these abortion drugs will result in vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping, which can be unexpectedly severe. Additional side effects can occur, including:
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Chills
- Diarrhea
- Headache
It’s also crucial to know that the abortion pill is associated with certain health risks. While there’s no guarantee they will occur, learning about them will help you make an informed decision.
These risks include:
- Digestive symptoms (i.e., upset stomach)
- Fever
- Heavy, prolonged bleeding
- Infection
- An ongoing pregnancy (if the drugs don’t work)
- Incomplete abortion (when some pregnancy tissue remains in the uterus, potentially requiring surgical treatment)
- Emotional risks/trauma associated with grief and pregnancy loss. These risks can be increased if you struggle with mental illness and depression.
Speaking to a qualified medical professional will help you clarify any concerns. You can also get your questions answered and discuss your specific health history.
True Care Women’s Resource Center is here to help you get clarity about your health and your options. We’re here for you.
No-Cost, Confidential Services
You don’t have to navigate the decision-making process alone. True Care Women’s Resource Center offers no-cost, confidential services as part of our pre-abortion checklist, including ultrasounds to supply critical information about your pregnancy and health.
We’ll help you understand all your options in a non-judgmental environment. Request an appointment today to learn more.
True Care Women’s Resource Center does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.