They can begin treatment as soon as they know they are pregnant. Less cramping than with surgery. They may feel it is less invasive. They may feel it is more like miscarriage. They may have the abortion at home.
Abortions are safest early in pregnancy.
Ninety-six percent of women in clinical trials would recommend medical abortion to a friend. You may choose medical abortion if you are less than 49 days pregnant. But you must agree to have a surgical abortion if the medical treatment fails. You also need access to a telephone, transportation, and backup medical care. Your clinician needs to make sure the abortion is complete.