💊 How does an abortion work? Abortion Myths, Pills, and Real Talk with Mili 🌸

Welcome back to Episode 4 of the Talk You Never Got podcast! Abortion is one of the most common healthcare experiences worldwide—yet still one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized. In this episode, I’m joined by ✨Mili Adhikari✨, a medical student and reproductive health advocate, to unpack how abortions actually work, bust the myths, and talk through both the medical and surgical options with honesty and care. From the science of abortion pills and surgical abortions, to what recovery really feels like, to navigating stigma and safety—you’ll leave this episode with the tools to approach the topic with confidence (for yourself, or for someone you care about).

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💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
• How medical abortion pills (mifepristone & misoprostol) work step-by-step
• What to expect during a clinic-based surgical abortion
• Recovery timelines—how long until you feel okay again
• Safety myths vs facts (bleeding, fertility, ultrasound requirements)
• Abortion laws, access, and stigma in India, Nepal & the U.S.
• How to support a friend or partner through an abortion experience

📕 CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro – Why this conversation matters
00:41 Meet Mili – breaking the silence on abortion, her sex ed experience
04:49 Why stigma makes abortion so misunderstood
05:20 What actually happens during an abortion, how an abortion actually works
05:31 Medical abortion explained (the two-pill process)
06:44 Self-managed vs supervised pill abortions
07:06 Access issues & changing laws in the U.S.
08:00 Why surgical abortion is recommended after 11 weeks
09:59 Surgical abortion 101 – what to expect (D&C)
11:25 Recovery time – when will you feel okay again?
12:05 Spotting, bleeding, and aftercare
14:10 Emotions and side effects; safety myths debunked
16:30 Effects on fertility
18:20 Rapid fire round!
19:57 Final takeaways – centering care, compassion & science

👋 ABOUT ME I’m Karishma Swarup, a Harvard-trained sexuality educator from India empowering global youth with judgment-free, science-backed sex education—online, anonymous, and mobile-first. Join 60,000+ learners who finally get The Talk You Never Got.


🔗 QUICK LINKS

▸ Follow me on Instagram, where I’ve been creating sex ed content for 5 years → https://www.instagram.com/talkyounevergot
▸ Check out my website for uncensored content → www.talkyounevergot.com
Resources mentioned in the video:
▸ Find safe abortion info & resources → https://www.safe2choose.org
▸ WHO Abortion Care Guidelines → https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240039483
▸ Learn body literacy → https://www.learnbodyliteracy.com/ ⚠️

DISCLAIMER This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personal health concerns.

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