1. Medical Abortion (Abortion Pills at 13 Weeks)
At 13 weeks, a combination of Mifepristone and Misoprostol can be used for a safe abortion. However, the process differs slightly from earlier pregnancies (before 12 weeks).
✔ Mifepristone (First Pill): Stops pregnancy from progressing.
✔ Misoprostol (Second Pill): Taken 24-48 hours later, induces contractions to expel the pregnancy.
🔹 What to Expect:
- Cramping and heavy bleeding (stronger than a period).
- Clots and tissue passing through the vagina.
- Possible side effects: nausea, fever, diarrhea.
🔹 Safety & Considerations:
- Must be done under medical supervision (the risk of incomplete abortion is higher at 13 weeks).
- Follow-up is required to ensure the pregnancy has fully passed.
2. Surgical Abortion at 13 Weeks
If medical abortion is not an option, a surgical procedure is a safe and effective alternative. The most common method at 13 weeks is:
🔹 Dilation & Evacuation (D&E):
- The cervix is gently opened (dilated).
- A medical suction device removes the pregnancy tissue.
- A trained healthcare provider does the procedure.
🔹 What to Expect:
- The procedure takes 10-20 minutes.
- Mild cramping after the procedure.
- Recovery is usually quick, with light bleeding for a few days.
🔹 Safety & Considerations:
- Done in a clinic or hospital by a doctor.
- Very low risk of complications if performed in a safe setting.
- Ideal if a faster and more controlled process is preferred.
Which Method is best?
✅ Pills → if you prefer a private process at home (with medical supervision).
✅ Surgical → If you want a quicker, doctor-supervised procedure with minimal risks.
