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Abortion is still a legally protected right in the United States, but a leaked draft majority decision stating that the Supreme Court will vote to strike down Roe v. Wade is putting that in jeopardy.
Written by Justice Samuel Alito, the draft disavows Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court case that protected a person’s right to an abortion, as well as the 1992 decision Planned Parenthood v. Casey, which upheld the constitutional right to abortion and established an “undue burden” standard for laws that seek to undermine a woman’s ability to seek an abortion.
As the country reels over what the possible dissolution of Roe v. Wade could mean for women across the country (they would have to rely on their state of residence’s laws on abortion, as each state would have the authority to protect or ban abortion rights), here are some facts on abortion: types of procedures, potential side effects, and more.
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There are different kinds of abortions.
A pregnant woman can opt for a medication abortion or an in-clinic abortion. The first is done via an “abortion pill,” which a doctor prescribes to be taken orally in order to terminate the pregnancy. The second is done in a hospital or health center by a trained doctor or health professional.
The abortion pill is more effective in early pregnancies. According to Planned Parenthood, “You usually can get a medication abortion up to 70 days (10 weeks) after the first day of your last period. If it has been 71 days or more since the first day of your last period, you can have an in-clinic abortion to end your pregnancy.”
If the abortion pill does not work (it doesn’t often happen), an in-clinic abortion is also still an option.
Abortion is very safe.
Contrary to popular belief, both kinds of abortion are very safe, and experiencing serious problems after an abortion is extremely rare. It is, however, very important that you go to an approved clinic or hospital and are treated by a trained doctor or nurse.
Per Planned Parenthood, “About 1 in 4 women in the U.S. will have an abortion by the time they’re 45 years old.”
Abortion will not make you infertile or prevent you from having kids in the future if you wish to do so. It also will not increase your risk for breast cancer, make miscarriage more likely, make ectopic or tubal pregnancy more likely, or increase the risk of birth defects, premature birth, or low birth weight in future pregnancies.
“A safe, uncomplicated, legal abortion does not affect a woman’s ability to have children in the future. So, unless there are significant complications, such as a damaged cervix, a woman’s fertility is not affected by abortion,” per Planned Parenthood.
Post-abortion side effects vary.
Your health professional will give you instructions on what to do after your abortion, a phone number to call in case you have questions or concerns, and likely schedule you for a checkup.
You’ll be instructed to rest and relax for a few days, but most often than not, you’ll be physically ready to return to work, school, or your regular activities by the next day.
Bleeding can last for several weeks, depending on what type of abortion you had, and it’s fine to use pads, tampons, or a menstrual cup like you normally would. You may also experience cramps.
The most common side-effects of an abortion are emotional, not physical. The stigma around the procedure unfortunately remains, and some people may feel sadness or regret after it is done; however, most women are relieved that they were not forced to go through with a pregnancy they were not ready for, and eager to return to their normal lives.
Your health professional can refer you to a support group if needed, and you can always call free after-abortion talklines such as Exhale or All-Options.
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