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Abortion Pill Cottage Grove MN

Whole Woman’s Health believes that everyone must be at the center of their own healthcare decisions. We are committed to destigmatizing abortion and creating safe spaces for all people. We can schedule you within 24 hours. We also provide Abortion Pills By Mail.

Abortion Pill (Medication Abortion Near Cottage Grove, MN)

Medication abortion is often referred to as the “abortion pill”. It’s 2 sets of pills taken as directed by a trained provider. The first pill is mifepristone and stops the pregnancy from growing. The next set of pills, misoprostol, are taken the same day (at the earliest) but no later than 72 hours.

Not everyone is eligible for the abortion pill. You must be within the first 11 weeks since your last menstrual period (LMP) to qualify. Please call Whole Woman’s Health clinic near Cottage Grove, Minnesota to learn more information regarding your eligibility.

Information About the Abortion Pill

Since it was first approved by the FDA in 2000, medical abortion, also known as the abortion pill, has changed in the practice of abortion care. It is extremely safe and effective for pregnancies less than 12 weeks. In 2016, the FDA confirmed that medication abortion’s “efficacy and safety have become well-established by both research and experience, and serious complications have proven to be extremely rare.” In a 2015 guideline, the World Health Organization (WHO) identified three individual components of self-managing a medication abortion during the first trimester: self-assessing eligibility; managing the mifepristone and misoprostol medication without direct supervision of a health care provider; and self-assessing completeness of the abortion process using pregnancy tests and checklists.

The FDA-approved regimen for medication abortion consists of two medications: mifepristone, which works by blocking progesterone, a hormone needed for a pregnancy to continue; and misoprostol, taken 24-48 hours later, which induces contractions and ends the pregnancy. A person’s ability to self-administer mifepristone and misoprostol after receiving instructions from a provider is well established, and there is evidence that it is safe and effective for someone to do so without the direct supervision of a provider.

The effective rate of medical abortion is over 95%. In cases where the recommended dosage does not end the pregnancy, additional medication or aspiration (suction) abortion care may be required to complete the abortion. Expected side effects are typically minor and similar to the symptoms of a miscarriage: bleeding, uterine cramping, and pain.

Misoprostol-only Abortion near Cottage Grove, MN

Some providers in the U.S. near Cottage Grove, Minnesota, and many internationally, use a misoprostol-only protocol to complete an abortion. Many people self-managing their own abortion care also follow these protocols. While not approved by the FDA, this regimen is common and is also effective. You can find more information on misoprostol-only protocols from the WHO at www.who.int/health-topics/abortion.

What Are The Possible Risks Of Taking The Abortion Pill?

Medication abortion has been used safely in the U.S. for more than 20 years. Serious complications are very rare but can happen. Keep in mind that abortion at any gestation by any method is safer than giving birth.

Complications can include:

  • the abortion pills don’t work and the pregnancy doesn’t end
  • some of the pregnancy tissue is left in your uterus
  • bleeding too much or too long
  • infection
  • allergic reaction to one of the medicines

These problems aren’t common. If they do happen, they are usually easily controlled by taking medication or other treatments. In extremely rare cases, some complications can be very serious or even life-threatening. Call our team near Cottage Grove, MN right away if you:

  • Have no bleeding within 24 hours after taking the second medicine (misoprostol)
  • Have heavy bleeding from your vagina that soaks through more than 2 maxi pads in an hour, for 2 or more hours in a row
  • Pass large clots (bigger than a lemon) for more than 2 hours
  • Have belly pain or cramps that don’t get better with pain medication
  • Have a fever of 100.4℉ or higher more than 24 hours after taking misoprostol
  • Have weakness, nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea that lasts more than 24 hours after taking misoprostol

You should start to feel better the next day after your pregnancy passes. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, belly pain, or a fever for more than 24 hours after taking misoprostol (the second set of pills) can be a sign of infection. If you have any of those symptoms, please call Whole Woman’s Health near Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Serious problems can cause death in the rarest cases, but abortion is typically very safe. In fact, abortion is 14 times safer than childbirth.

If you have complications during your medication abortion, you will need to return to our clinic near Cottage Grove, MN. In the unlikely event that you are still pregnant, your provider will discuss your options with you. You may need another dose of medication or an in-clinic abortion procedure to end the pregnancy.

Like all medications, the abortion pill isn’t right for everyone. If you have certain medical conditions or take certain medications, the abortion pill may not be right for you. Our providers serving Cottage Grove, Minnesota will help you decide if the abortion pill is the right option for you.

Does The Abortion Pill Have Long-Term Side Effects?

The abortion pill is safe and effective. It’s a very common way to have an abortion, and millions of people have used it safely.

There are lots of myths about the effects of an abortion. But here are some facts:

  • Unless there is a rare serious complication that was left untreated, there is no risk to future pregnancies or overall health.
  • Abortions do not increase the risk of breast cancer.
  • Abortions don’t affect fertility.
  • Having an abortion won’t cause issue for future pregnancies like birth defects, miscarriage, infant death, ectopic pregnancy, premature birth, or low birth weight.

Serious, long-term emotional problems after an abortion are extremely rare. Mental health challenges post-abortion happen more often for people who may already struggle with mental health issues or for people who terminate a wanted pregnancy. Our providers can give you accurate information about in-clinic abortion side effects, risks, or any other concerns you might have. If you want to know if the abortion pill is right for you, please do not hesitate to call our clinic near Cottage Grove, MN.

Currently available to Cottage Grove Minnesota mailing addresses

An abortion is a personal experience and we’re here to help you terminate your pregnancy on your own terms. That’s why Whole Woman’s Health is proud to offer abortion medication by mail for our Cottage Grove, MN and surrounding patients. Following a telehealth visit with our Patient Advocate and trusted Physician, your medication will be delivered discreetly from a licensed pharmacy to your Minnesota mailing address within 3-5 business days. For more information on taking the abortion pill by mail, please click here.

The decision about whether, when, or how to become a parent is one of the most important we make in life – and we trust you to make the decision that’s best for you. That’s why Whole Woman’s Health of Minnesota’s expert staff are proud to provide safe, confidential, high-quality, and affordable abortion care and contraception methods. You are not alone, and we are here to support you and give you personalized, judgment-free care with compassion and dignity.

Interested in getting abortion pills by mail? We also offer virtual abortion care to anyone with a Minnesota mailing address!

We are a proud member of the National Abortion Federation.

Whole Woman’s Health of Minnesota offers the following reproductive healthcare services:

  • In-clinic first and second trimester abortion procedures to 18 weeks since last menstrual period (LMP)
  • Medication abortion care to 11 weeks LMP (in-person and via telemedicine/by mail)
  • Birth control, including long acting contraceptive methods (IUDs and Implants)
  • Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
  • Walk-in emergency contraception – no prescription necessary
  • Free walk-in pregnancy testing
  • Ultrasounds
  • All options counseling
  • Kind, gentle providers and staff

We pride ourselves on a private, individualized approach. We are also happy to invite your family or loved ones to be a part of your experience if that makes you the most comfortable.

ESTIMATING FEES

Whole Woman’s Health of Minnesota is a new provider in Minnesota. We’re currently enrolling with insurance and Medicaid plans for credentialing. Until that process is complete, we are offering self-pay fees. Our fees are reasonable and financial assistance is available for those who need it. Please let us know if you need financial assistance when you make your appointment.

Our in-clinic abortion prices include everything you need as a part of your visit:

  • Your ultrasound
  • All necessary lab tests
  • A private counseling and education/information session
  • Local anesthesia (during abortion procedure)
  • The abortion, whether by pill or procedure
  • Light sedation and pain management medications
  • Post-surgical aftercare, with a light snack and relaxing tea
  • Your follow-up appointment

FEES

SERVICEFEE
Abortion pill up to 11 weeks LMP (in-clinic)$700
First trimester abortion procedure to 12 weeks LMP (in-clinic)$700
Second trimester abortion procedure 12.1 – 14.0 weeks LMP (in-clinic)$1,200
Second trimester abortion procedure 14.1 – 16.0 weeks LMP (in-clinic)$1,350
Second trimester abortion procedure 16.1 – 20 weeks LMP (in-clinic)$1,500
Oral Sedation$25
IV Sedation$75
RH Negative blood type – Rhogam over 12 weeks$100

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- Closed

Please note that we’ll be closed on the following holidays:

New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

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