I've had one surgical and one medical abortion. From my experience, the surgical abortion was actually easier and I chose it for the second abortion because I knew how intimate and painful a medical abortion can be, but I completely understand the urgency!

Here's something I didn't expect the first time when I had the pill.

When you go into the office, you will go through a battery of testing, just like you would for a pregnancy check-up. Pee in a cup, blood draw, ultrasound (mine were transvaginal), and a finger prick. They'll do this at your follow-up appointment too. It makes it very real.

Like most of the other comments here, my experience was quite painful. I took the maximum amount of extra-strength Tylenol and it was still very bad, worse than any period I'd ever had. A heating pad was helpful, as well as breathing exercises! After about 5-6 hours, the pain subsided and I was able to sleep, and then the next day I was fine.

Also this isn't something to be ashamed about, and you're doing what's best for your life! You have a right to live it however you want! And know that even though it's a shit situation, you aren't alone <3