I am about six weeks pregnant and I am planning on having an abortion.
Nonsurgical methods are traumatic, at least physically.
Methotrexate, given in an intramuscular injection, stops development of the placenta and embryo by preventing cells from dividing and multiplying. You should expect uterine cramping and bleeding as your body reacts to this drug, usually beginning within a few hours after inserting the pills. Once the products of pregnancy have passed, bleeding and cramping usually begin to ease. Other possible side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizziness and fever or chills. If abortion has not occurred within 48 hours, a second set of four pills may be inserted.