Abortion Pill Information Illinois
Before taking the abortion pill, it is important to understand medication restrictions, as well as potential complications and risks. Informed Choices can provide you with information to protect your health such as what you may experience, potential complications, side effects and when to seek medical attention. Free and confidential information in Grayslake and Crystal Lake, Illinois.
While we offer accurate information about all your pregnancy options, we do not offer or refer for abortion services.
Many telehealth abortion pill providers require an ultrasound before administering abortion pills, and we provide this service for you at no cost.
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MEDICAL ABORTION
Medication abortion also called the abortion pill, can be taken up to 70 days (10 weeks pregnant). On average, the cost of the abortion pill in clinic ranges from $300 to $700 in the United States. Learn more about abortion cost in Illinois.
Medical abortion isn’t an option if you:(1)
- Have an intrauterine device (IUD) currently in place.
- Have a concern that the pregnancy is outside of the uterus. This is called ectopic pregnancy and can be life-threatening.(2)
- Are further along in your pregnancy than 10 weeks. The FDA has only approved the abortion pill for up to 10 weeks from the LMP. Taking the abortion pill later in pregnancy is associated with increased risk of complications, such as an incomplete abortion or severe bleeding.(3)
- Have certain medical problems including: bleeding disorders, severe liver or kidney disease, known cardiac disease, or an uncontrolled seizure disorder.
- Take certain medications including blood thinners or steroids.
- Are allergic to the medicines used.
The gestational age of your pregnancy determines the type of abortion procedure usually recommended. Get a free ultrasound to determine how far along you are and explore your options. Many telehealth abortion pill providers require an ultrasound before administering abortion pills, and we offer this service at no cost. Same-day appointments may be available.
REFERENCES
- Medical abortion isn't an option if you: mayoclinic.org
- Ectopic Pregnancy: mayoclinic.org
- Medical Termination of Pregnancy Through Ten Weeks Gestation: fda.gov
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