Abortion
Comparison Between Surgical Abortion and Medical Abortion with Mifeprex™, or Methotrexate, with Misoprostol
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7. What are the common side effects ?
Mifeprex™ with misoprostol:
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramping, bleeding, headache, dizziness, fever or chills, anemia (rare). Possible need for surgical abortion.
Methotrexate with misoprostol:
•Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramping, bleeding, headache, dizziness, fever or chills, mouth sores (rare), and anemia (rare). Possible need for surgical abortion.
Vacuum Aspiration:
• Cramping, bleeding
• For some, light-headedness, nausea.
8. How much does it cost?
Mifeprex™ with misoprostol:
• Sometimes higher than surgical. Prices vary. Check what is included.
Methotrexate with misoprostol:
• May be less than Mifeprex™, same or more than surgery. Prices vary. Check what is included.
Vacuum Aspiration:
• May be less than medical abortion. Prices vary. Check what is included.