Medical abortion is safe. It has been used in European countries for over a decade and is widely recommended by doctors. But there are risks with any medical procedure, including medical abortion.

Risks associated with medication abortion include:

• incomplete abortion
• allergic reaction to the medication
• infection
• very heavy bleeding
• undetected ectopic pregnancy, which can be fatal if left untreated
• in extremely rare cases, death, from very serious complications is possible

Check out this Web site to find a comprehensive list of what to expect from a medical abortion.