Argumentative Essay: The Abortion Pill

Another method of abortion is the pill. The pill can only be taken when it has been 10 weeks or less from the woman’s last menstrual cycle. If it has been more than 10 weeks, the woman must have an in-clinic abortion. (Planned Parenthood). Before taking the pill, it is required to follow the same steps as the in-clinic abortion which include: discussing your decision with somebody, reviewing your medical history, having a physical exam as well as laboratory tests, and reading and signing any necessary papers. The pill contains three steps, and all must be completed for a successful termination. The first step is to take a medication known as mifepristone, which blocks progesterone. “Without progesterone, the lining of the uterus breaks down, …show more content…
This has been a topic of discussion for years, but it is currently still legal in the United States. While late-term abortions are rare, they are still legal. This means that if a woman wanted to abort her child at 34 weeks pregnant, it would be legal. However, the chances of finding a doctor who would perform such a late-term abortion is very rare. There are many people who are pro-choice that claim abortion is a woman’s right to her own body. That’s a fair argument, but who protects the unborn child? While there are many reasons why a woman would want to get an abortion, too many people rely on it as an option and think “well, if I get pregnant, I can just have an abortion.” or “if she gets pregnant she can just have an abortion.” Abortion should always be the last …show more content…
Women must become knowledgeable on ways to either prevent pregnancy, or alternative methods such as adoption. The numbers of abortions per year need to make their way down, and abortions need to become an absolute last resort, not just an easy way out. Abortions have been around for a long time, and it does not seem like they will be going anywhere any time soon, therefore everybody should be educated on abortions and the risks related to them. The three methods of abortion, aspiration, the abortion pill, and dilation and evacuation, come with many side effects and risks. It is important that the woman knows what she really wants, so there is no regret or guilt afterwards and she must also know the risks associated with an abortion before having one. Abortion will always be a topic of discussion, and there will always be conflict between pro-life and pro-choice groups. It is still legal today, and will still be legal in the near future. Women have a big responsibility with making such a big decision, and it is important that they are confident in their