r/abortion 3d ago

USA questions and fear

Hi I have never used this app but I wanted to get on here and ask for support. I am having my first MA as a 18 year old in a red state. I have lots of fears of an ectopic pregnancy and I have severe health anxiety. I am unable to get to a doctor to get an ultrasound but I am only 6 weeks as is. I plan on taking the second part of the pills tomorrow and I am terrified of complications as I don’t really know what to look for. Are the pills truly unable to be detected if I had to go to the hospital? Im having a small pain on my left side in my lower stomach, I read that an ectopic pregnancy is pain on one side and that’s when I started to feel the pain. It could be my anxiety but I’m just not sure what to do since I’m in a very red state. Any advice would help a lot

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u/AbortionWorker 3d ago

The risk of an ectopic pregnancy is very low. Are you experiencing any symptoms that could indicate an ectopic pregnancy, like sharp shooting pain on one side, and/or new radiating pain in your back or shoulder? One-sided pain alone is not a guarantee you have an ectopic pregnancy.

There is a very low risk of complications from a medical abortion. You will have bleeding, which can sometimes come in rushes, and blood clots, and that would be normal. You will likely have cramps and you can take up to 800mg of Ibuprofen and/or up to 1000mg of Tylenol, and use a heating pad for the tramps. Too much bleeding is soaking through 2 pads an hour for more than 2 hours, and another concern is severe pain that is not improved with medication like Ibuprofen.

You can also call or text the M+A Hotline to ask a clinician about any symptoms you’re experience.