This was my first pregnancy and I was not ready. But nevertheless my boyfriend and I decided to do the medical abortion by pill. I must say I was terrified & i cried and cried just thinking of the pain and honestly I've had worse periods than this. Yes there is cramping but it's very tolerable. I believe taking the 800mg of ibuprofen a half hour before hand as told to do so truly helped. I had a sock filled with rice that I would heat in the microwave and place on my stomach for relief. There is a lot of blood but I would honestly recommend this procedure over the surgical, I feel it's safer and more natural. It's more of a miscarriage and safer for future pregnancies. Like a lot of you I've read nothing but horror stories too but my boyfriend just kept telling me to relax it'll be fine and it is. I took the pills today so I'm just trying to relax. I noticed when I do feel a little cramping laying down soon as I stand and the blood clots come out I feel better. It's really just a crampy period. Don't be as scared as I was. You are all strong, we're women. We are soldiers in everything!