Natural Abortion Methods at Early Options

Natural Abortion Methods for Early Pregnancy

Early Options® recommends the Aspiration Abortion Procedure as the most natural abortion method. The Aspiration Procedure used to be called Menstrual Extraction. The method was so simple, that women used to complete menstrual extraction procedures for each other in their own homes! The Aspiration procedure is safe and simple. The doctor introduces a thin tube (cannula) about the size of a pencil, through the natural opening of the cervix. She then attaches a small handheld device. This device provides gentle suction that naturally releases the pregnancy lining from the uterine wall. You do not need to recover from the procedure. Within minutes you are able to resume your normal activities. There is minimal discomfort and minimal bleeding. Other medications, such as a local anesthetic, and pain medicine such as ibuprofen are optional.

Early Options also endorses the Abortion Pill as an effective natural abortion method. The Abortion Pill, mifepristone, blocks progesterone, the pregnancy hormone, from stimulating the uterus. The medication is specific to the uterus and is not known to cause other side effects. It has a short half-life, and is eliminated from the body in several days. The second medication, Cytotec® (misoprostol) is a commonly prescribed ulcer medication, and is a safe medication. The Abortion Pill is effective and predictable. Most women who are given proper directions and pain medications would recommend the Abortion Pill as a natural abortion method.

Cytotec® and Herbal abortions are less effective natural abortion methods. In many countries where abortion is illegal, Cytotec® or herbal abortions are the only option for women who need to end their pregnancies. The difficulties with these natural abortion methods are: 1) they can cause severe cramping, nausea, and heavy bleeding; 2) they have a low success rate (about 80% for Cytotec and 50% for herbal abortion).

Natural abortion methods are considered safer because they do not involve scraping of the uterus, electric suction, or general sedation.  Natural abortion methods cause a natural release of early pregnancy tissue from the wall of the uterus.  Early in the pregnancy, the late menstrual tissue starts to “get ready” for the pregnancy by forming a tissue called “decidua.”  The decidua is can be easily released by either gentle suction (aspiration) or medication (abortion pill).