I've terminated 2 pregnancies.
The first time I was 16, and I didn't know how to handle a surgical abortion while still living with my parents, so I opted for the medical kind. It was definitely tough to experience as young, naive and alone as I was. The physical pain was considerable, and I was only 9 weeks. On top of all the cramping, sweating, shivering, and aching, I had to sit and agonize over my decision in the bathroom for hours. The combination of both physical pain and emotional insecurity traumatized me for a long time after.
A month ago (and 4 years after my first abortion), I found myself pregnant again. This time, I chose to have the surgical abortion. I was sedated during the procedure-something I highly recommend. Physically, the cramping was less painful than my normal menstrual cramps, and there were plenty of supportive people at the clinic that listened to my fears and doubts, and helped me feel not alone. For such a scary and unfortunate situation to have found myself in, I truly feel comfortable and confidant in choosing to terminate my pregnancy surgically.
Here I am, a week after the procedure, feeling well. I'm no longer cramping, and I have only very slight spotting.
Having experienced both methods, I hands-down recommend the surgical abortion over the medicinal-kind.
Hope this helps someone!
