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The Abortion Pill And Some Important Information

Facts of life dictate that pregnancies are a fact of life that in many cases cannot be avoided. For many parents, the news of a newborn baby brings joy that words cannot describe. These are generally situations when parents are planning and expecting to have children. However, this situation is not unique and there are, in fact, many other circumstances where the announcement of a pregnancy is not such welcome news. When this is the case, there are a few options that women have. One popular one is RU 486, the abortion pill in New York.

Essentially, the abortion pill terminates a pregnancy through non-intrusive chemical methods. Substances in the product RU 486 that attack the pregnancy and cause the mother to spontaneously miscarry. It does not require that she go to the hospital or clinic to see some health care professional. This is contrasted with traditional abortions which do require her physical presence.

RU 486 is an option for women who are not at the proper place in their lives to go through a pregnancy. This can be for a variety of reasons from inconvenience to flat out danger to the mother. In many cases, women who are not prepared to endure a full pregnancy, either mentally or physically, may end up causing serious harm to the fetus.

This product is not available without a prescription. What this translates to is that all women who want to legally take RU 486 will have to see a doctor. Those considering this option should realize that there are some conditions which disqualify you from taking the pill due to health risks. Doctors will perform a thorough examination as well as ask extensive questions to determine whether or not you are the right candidate for RU 486.

Women taking the pill should follow the instructions given them by their physician. There are specific directions when taking this product. Failure to abide by these recommendations from your doctor and the manufacturer may result in serious health consequences for the mother. In most cases, the recommendations of the doctor regarding dosage and the like should be in complete accordance.

RU 486 works for women who are between weeks 12 and 24 of the pregnancy term. Taking RU 486 before or after this designated time period is outside of the scope if the medication. Doing so can result in serious and dangerous medical problems for both mother and fetus.

When prescribed, RU-486 is given in stages. The first stage is given to the mother in the clinic, and it is taken orally. Finally, this procedure is concluded by the mother in her home with a final dose, also taken orally.

The abortion pill in New York is an option for women who need to take care of a pregnancy and do not want the invasive nature of a traditional abortion. It is less intrusive and much quicker and poses less risk for women. By following the specific instructions of a physician and the pill manufacturer, women may achieve abortions without having to undergo an operation.

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Dr. Dmitry Bronfman

Dmitry Bronfman, MD, is a board-certified gynecologist who specializes in all aspects of contemporary women’s health, preventive medicine, pelvic pain, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and general, adolescent, and menopausal gynecology.

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