Women go through different stages in life, and after puberty and unprotected intercourse, chances of unplanned pregnancy exist as well. Sometimes accidental pregnancy may happen due to birth control failure. But there is no need to worry, if you wish to end an unwanted pregnancy, there is a way out with help of termination pills or even invasive treatment. But in early pregnancy (if within 8 weeks gestation), the medication method is sufficient to remove the pregnancy from the body.
In this post, we will discover the different age groups of females and their need and experience for medical abortion and pregnancy care:
- Teenage
Adolescence is a time when people explore their sexualities. Some of them may get intimate to understand their choices. If protection is used, one can still protect against pregnancy. However, teenagers may not always adhere to necessary measures of birth control. Or, they may not be aware of how to use contraceptives correctly. Socialization with others also influences intimacy.
All these factors may cause an undesirable pregnancy, for which teenagers usually look for ways to overcome the situation in privacy. For instance, at-home abortion is most popular in this age group because most girls may not want to reveal that they have conceived to peers, parents, and others. However, most providers only offer medicines on prescription to women over 18 years of age.
- 20 to 30 Years of Age
This is the most sexually active age group, and with a high rate of demand for medical abortion in case of an unwanted pregnancy. Lifestyle choices, dating, marriage, and other factors are responsible for the higher chances of pregnancy. And if the pregnancy is undesirable, then you choose abortion by pills without even the assistance of anyone else. The method allows secrecy, liberty of control over reproductive health, and living life on its terms.
- 31 to 35 Years of Age
This age group usually involves women who are married or dating, have kids already, and want to terminate the pregnancy because of not wanting to have another baby, or due to some socioeconomic factors. In many incidents, the pregnancy happens because of failed contraception like a broken condom, missed dose of birth control pills, etc.
At this age, women may also start facing health issues related to liver/kidney/heart, and this may interfere with the working of abortion pills. At the same time, those with bleeding disorders or on blood-thinning medicines cannot take the said medicines.
- 35 to 45 Years of Age
Women over 35 years of age may not always find medical abortion conducive, especially if they are overweight and smoke more than 10 cigarettes daily. For such females, it is preferable to try the invasive method of pregnancy termination instead. But it is advisable to discuss with a healthcare provider to see if the pills will suit or not. If the physician allows for the same, one may go ahead.
Final Thoughts
Pregnancy termination with pills is effective and can be used by adult women of all age groups up to 35 years of age comfortably. Before going ahead with abortion by pills, have a word with your healthcare provider to note if there are any existing health issues, which are contraindications to the medication pregnancy-ending method.
