Is it possible to use abortion at home?

Though there have been many troubles about abortion all over the world, today thousands of people apply for abortion treatment every day. In countries such as the UK where it was legally established, freedom started to increase a bit. The biggest example is that now the abortion pill can be used at home. We can only do this in our home without any problems. What is the detail of this story?

Women in England will be allowed to take an early abortion pill at home, under a government plan due to take effect by the end of the year.

Currently, women ending a pregnancy in its first 10 weeks must take two pills at a clinic, 24 to 48 hours apart.

Under the new plans, which will bring England into line with Scotland and Wales, the second pill can be taken at home.

This avoids the risk of women miscarrying while on the journey home.

The chief medical officer said the move would increase choice for women, and ensure they received "safe and dignified care".

Professor Dame Sally Davies said: "Abortion can be a difficult experience so it is important that women feel safe and as comfortable as possible."

Claudia Craig, who began a campaign for home use of the abortion pill following her own experience last year, said the announcement showed that "women's voices have been heard".

Ms Craig had to take a taxi home after taking an abortion pill and her symptoms had begun in the back of the cab.

She said sharing her story was "one of the hardest and scariest things I have ever done" but she was relieved "experiences like mine will now be a thing of the past".

Legalising the home use of misoprostol was also welcomed by leading gynaecologists.

Professor Lesley Regan, president of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, said it was "a major step forward for women's healthcare".

"This simple and practical measure will provide women with significantly more choice and is the most compassionate care we can give them" she added.

"It will allow women to avoid the distress and embarrassment of bleeding and pain during their journey home from an unnecessary second visit to a clinic or hospital."

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-45295398