Natural abortion methods can include 1) the Aspiration Abortion Procedure; 2) the Abortion Pill, 3) Herbal abortion; and 4) Cytotec® abortion.
| A Comparison of Natural Approaches to Early Abortion | ||||
| Aspiration Abortion | Abortion Pill | Herbal Abortion | Cytotec® abortion | |
| Success Rate | 99-100% | 95-99% | <80% | <80% |
| Bleeding | Minimal | Usually heavy | Usually heavy | Usually heavy |
| Cramping | Minimal-Moderate | Moderate-strong | Moderate-severe | Moderate-strong |
| Scheduling when abortion will occur | Predictable | Less Predictable | Unpredictable | Unpredictable, usually need to repeat dose several times |
| Medical intervention | Non-Surgical (Instruments do not interfere with the uterine wall). Optional medications. |
Non-Surgical. Mifepristone blocks progesterone. Cytotec® is a harmless ulcer medication but can cause birth defects |
Non-Surgical. No medications. Some herbs can cause birth defects. | Non-Surgical. Cytotec® is a harmless ulcer medication but can cause birth defects. |
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 "straw" or cannula 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 methods are: 1) they can cause severe cramping, nausea, and heavy bleeding; 2) they have a low success rate (<80%); 3) they can cause birth defects if they are not successful. Cytotec® abortions are can be more effective if the dose is repeated several times. The Aspiration Procedure can be used to complete an unsuccessful herbal or medication abortion.
