Myth: Abortion is very painful
Fact: Pain management is used in all abortions. Most women experience cramping similar to menstrual cramps during the abortion, especially during a medical abortion. For surgical abortion, you will be offered some type of anesthesia to minimize pain during the procedure. For medication abortions, you will be offered pain-relievers that reduce cramping. Women who have had an abortion report very different levels of discomfort: some say it is quite uncomfortable, some say it is moderate, and some experience very little discomfort.
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