There are few harmful effects from early abortions, as long as they are performed by trained clinicians. Early abortions do not increase the possibility of future miscarriages, ectopic pregnancies, birth defects, or low infant birth weight. Even if a woman has more than one early abortion, she will be able to get pregnant again and have children if she chooses to do so.

It is possible, although very rare, to experience some complications with having an early abortion. Those complications can include an allergy to medication, blood clots in the uterus, a torn or cut cervix or uterus, infection, or organ injury. Less than one-percent of all abortion patients experience a major complication.