Dear julissa06,

There is no safe way for a woman to end a pregnancy herself. It is always very dangerous to try to self-induce a miscarriage. Trying to end a pregnancy without the guidance of a medical professional may cause serious damage to a woman's body and health — many women die from such attempts every day worldwide. It usually happens in countries where abortion has been made illegal and where desperate women have no access to safe abortion.

To find out about abortion services at a Planned Parenthood health center near you, call 1-800-230-PLAN.

Hope this information helps!

Take care,

teenwire.com^® Editors

This column is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have a medical problem, please call toll-free 1-800-230-PLAN for an appointment with the Planned Parenthood health center nearest you.