MYTH: Medical abortion is more dangerous than childbirth and will often result in a woman's death.

FACT: Medical abortion is a safe and successful way to end a pregnancy.

Abortion is usually medically managed with a combination of mifepristone and misoprostol or a misoprostol-only regimen. Medical abortion, also known as the “abortion pill,” refers to pregnancy termination with abortion-inducing medications in place of surgical interventions. Medical abortion treatment is critical in providing access to abortion care that is safe, effective, and accepted. Induced abortions are a common and uncomplicated medical treatment when done safely. According to the WHO, every year, nearly half of all pregnancies (121 million) are unwanted; 6 out of 10 undesired pregnancies and 3 out of 10 all pregnancies result in an induced abortion. Abortion is safe when performed according to WHO guidelines, at the right pregnancy stage, and by someone with the relevant expertise.

The risk of death linked with medical abortion is remote and nearly identical to the risk associated with spontaneous miscarriage. Medical abortion has a considerably lower risk of death than childbirth and other pregnancy-related reasons (Grimes 2005). Every medical procedure involves some level of risk . However, medical abortion is a fairly safe operation, especially when compared to other pregnancy outcomes.

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Vision in Action Cameroon (VIAC) is a youth-led not-for-profit organization that supports and enables adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) and communities in programs and influences change in the areas of Research (Evidence Generation), Advocacy (community mobilization), information & communication. VIAC is committed to feminist principles, using gender transformative and rights-based approaches.

At VIAC we believe that reproductive Health is a fundamental human right of every woman and man throughout her/his life cycle.