When is an abortion safe

        1. When is an abortion safe

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          A medical abortion ends an early pregnancy by using a combination of medicines.

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          Q: I’m considering an abortion, but I’m worried about the medical risks. Just how safe are abortions? 

          A: Based on how abortion is depicted on TV and in movies, you’d think you’re taking your life in your hands by having one.

          Abortion is safe.

        2. Medical abortion can be carried out up to 24 weeks of pregnancy.
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        4. Abortion is allowed up to 24 weeks.
        5. In most states, abortion is an option up to 24 weeks of pregnancy.

          6. But what you see on screen is an unrealistic portrayal. In truth, most people are completely fine physically and emotionally after an abortion. The rate of complications with a first-trimester abortion, most of them not serious, is less than 1%.

          Even the most common abortion complication — needing an additional procedure — happens to fewer than 3% of people, with no lasting damage to your body. 

          The most common emotion people have after an abortion is relief, and you’re back to work or school in three days — but that doesn’t make for much of a drama