One of the most controversial topics being debated today is abortion. This is a very sensitive subject, with so many questions surrounding it. Everyone seems to have an opinion about it, and usually that opinion is not swayed. According to Webster’s dictionary the definition of abortion is: “the termination of a pregnancy after, accompanied by, resulting in, or closely followed by the death of the embryo or fetus.” This procedure like so many others could have side effects, physically and emotionally. Is it really worth the risk? Abortion is ending a life before it has a chance to start. An unborn child has as much right to live as any other living being.
There are several different ways to have an abortion. These include a pill, aspiration, dilation and evacuation. Mifepristone is the actual name of the abortion pill. According to Planned Parenthood, “the abortion pill is a medicine that ends an early pregnancy.” (PPH, 2013) The abortion pill can be used if the pregnancy is 9 weeks or less. This however, varies from state to state, some states allow this pill to be used up to 7 weeks after a woman’s missed period. The cost of this pill can be anywhere from $300-$800. This option has two-steps to it, the first step is taking the abortion pill. Hormone progesterone is blocked which is how the pill works. The lining of the uterus will break down without progesterone, and the pregnancy will not be able to continue. Misoprostol is the second medication to this two-step process. Once the abortion pill is taken this medication is taken 24-48 hours after. Cramps and heavy bleeding are some symptoms that may occur, which may last a few hours; some women may have already begun bleeding after taking the first medication. Large blood clots or tissue will occur at the time of the abortion. Some women will abort within five hours after taking these two medications, while for some it could take up to days. There are some risks to this ...