The Abortion Pill
If you’re pregnant and thinking about the abortion pill, it’s important to understand the process, risks, and options available to you. Life Choices does not provide or refer for abortion services, but we are here to offer accurate information, support, and resources so you can make an informed decision about your pregnancy.
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Understanding the Abortion Pill
The abortion pill — also known as a medical abortion or medication abortion — involves taking medication to end a pregnancy. It is typically a two-medication regimen involving mifepristone and misoprostol.
Mifepristone blocks the hormone progesterone, which is needed to sustain pregnancy.
Misoprostol causes the uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy tissue.
If used alone or without proper medical supervision, these medications may not work as intended and can be unsafe.
How does the abortion pill work?
Step 1: Pill Type #1
The first pill type blocks progesterone, which is necessary for the uterus to support a pregnancy. This causes the embryo to stop developing and the uterine lining to break down.
However, if you change your mind and want to continue the pregnancy, the effects of the abortion pill may be reversed with the Abortion Pill Reversal protocol.
Call us to learn more.
Step 2: Pill Type #2
The second pill helps the uterus to contract and expel the embryo, embryonic sac, and lining, which leads to the developing baby passing through your vagina. This process can take up to 48 hours and may cause heavy bleeding, strong cramps, and other symptoms.
Step 3: Clinic Visit
You will need to return to the clinic for a follow-up exam 2 weeks after taking the pills to confirm whether or not the medical abortion was fully successful.
(this is a very important step because if the abortion was not fully complete, then any parts left behind could cause an infection and have permanent effects)
What are the side effects and risks of the abortion pill?
Allergic Reaction
Infection
Blood Clots
Heavy Bleeding
Continued Pregnancy
Severe reactions to the medication could be fatal. An infection or ectopic pregnancy may be severe enough to be life-threatening. The abortion pill does not end or treat an ectopic pregnancy.
It is crucial that you contact a medical professional if you experience any of the following symptoms:
Excessive bleeding that fills up more than 2 pads within 1 hour and occurs for 2 hours or more
Blood clots that occur for 2 hours or more
A fever of 100.4°F or higher
Nausea (with or without vomiting) that lasts for more than 24 hours
Diarrhea that lasts for more than 24 hours
Bad smelling discharge
Pregnancy symptoms
Extreme depression and/or suicidal thoughts