Considering Abortion?

Learn the procedures, the risks, and when you might not need one.

As of 5/25/22, Oklahoma has a law that prohibits all abortions with exceptions to save the life of a woman or if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest reported to law enforcement. If you are looking at out of state options, it can be helpful to make an appointment with Mend first. A free ultrasound can show if a natural miscarriage is occurring or if unexpected medical care may be needed. Mend is a safe, confidential place where you can gather the information you need to help you as you make decisions about a pregnancy. Mend is a local clinic and provides free medical grade pregnancy tests and an ultrasound administered by a registered nurse. Mend protects the confidentiality and health of all the clients we see.

What do I need to know about abortion?

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There are various types of abortions depending on how far along the pregnancy has developed. Mend provides information on the various abortion procedures.
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An ultrasound is needed to determine how far along the pregnancy is and if a natural miscarriage is occurring. 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. An ultrasound can also rule out an ectopic pregnancy which is rare but requires immediate medical attention.
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Before having an abortion, it is important to be treated if there is an active STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection.) We can test for the two most common bacterial infections: gonorrhea and chlamydia.

There are four main types of abortions

For each of these, it is important to know the procedure, when that type of abortion is a viable option, and the potential risks.

Medical Abortion
(Abortion Pill)

The most commonly used abortion pill protocol uses two drugs: Mifepristone and Misoprostol. This procedure is only FDA approved for use in women up to 10 weeks pregnant. Contact us to learn more about how these drugs work and their effects.

Surgical Abortion Vacuum Aspiration

These can be performed up to 14 weeks and are conducted by inserting a tube into the uterus. This tube is attached to a vacuum device that suctions out the embryonic baby.

Surgical Abortion (D&E)
Dilation and Evacuation

These can be performed through 20 weeks. This procedure varies because of the prep work needed the further along you are. You cervix may need to be opened before starting to be able to view the uterus. In addition to using a vacuum suction, forceps will be used in addition to other medical tools remove fetal parts.

Surgical Abortion (D&X)
Dilation and Extractions

These can be performed in pregnancies 21 weeks or greater by a specialized provider. Lethal injection to the fetus may be necessary and often surgical instruments such as forceps may be used to pull out fetal parts. Medication to soften the cervix will need to be taken 2 - 3 days prior to procedures and depending on the gestational age, labor induction may be required to birth the deceased baby.

Considering buying online abortion pills?

Drugs sold online are not subject to FDA manufacturing controls so it can be risky to purchase pills online and to administer them without the oversight of a medical professional. We recommend you confirm your pregnancy and gestational age at Mend before moving forward with any abortion choice.

What if I change my mind?

Administering natural progesterone can potentially counteract the effects of mifepristone, a drug commonly used in abortion pill protocol. If you have taken one or both of the two abortion pills and would like to try to reverse the effects of your medical abortion.

Contact: 877-558-0333 or visit: Abortion Pill Reversal

Mend does not perform or refer for abortion services. We provide a safe place to explore options.

What if I already had an abortion?

Whatever you choose regarding your pregnancy, Mend remains dedicated to caring for women emotionally, mentally, and physically. Studies show that abortion is consistently associated with elevated rates of mental distress compared to women without a history of abortion. Sometimes these effects are not felt until years after termination. Because of this, we want to offer women a safe place to recover from the effects of abortion.

Call or Text us to learn more about our After Abortion recovery program.