Study finds many women experience unexpectedly severe pain during at-home medication abortions.

A British study reveals that women undergoing medication abortion at home often experience more severe pain than anticipated, challenging the common comparison to period cramps. Nearly half of the 1,600 surveyed women reported pain levels higher than expected, with 40% describing it as severe. The research suggests that improved counseling and preparation for pain could better equip women for the procedure, emphasizing the need for realistic pain expectations.

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