Considering the Abortion Pill?
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How Does the Abortion Pill Work?
The abortion pill (also known as medication abortion) actually consists of two pills: mifepristone and misoprostol.
- Step 1: Mifepristone is taken first. It cuts the supply of the hormone progesterone to the embryo, which is needed to maintain the pregnancy. Without a steady supply of progesterone, the embryo stops growing and eventually dies.
- Step 2: Misoprostol is taken 24-48 hours later. This medication makes the uterus cramp and expel the fetus, which ends the pregnancy.[1]
How Late Can You Take the Abortion Pill?
The abortion pill is only FDA-approved for up to 10 weeks from your last menstrual period.[2]
If you take the abortion pill later on in your pregnancy, the risk of serious complications increases. You may need emergency surgery to stop heavy bleeding or complete the procedure if it fails or is incomplete.
Can I Get Abortion Pills Over the Counter?
No, a prescription from a provider or physician who is certified to prescribe the abortion pills is necessary.
However, the FDA does permit pharmacies to become certified to dispense the abortion pill with a proper prescription from a certified provider.[3]
Can I Order the Abortion Pill Online?
The FDA advises against ordering the abortion pill online. Many online abortion pill providers are located overseas, so the pills they provide may not meet FDA standards.[4] These pills could be counterfeit, expired, or even tampered with.
Can the Abortion Pill be Reversed?
Yes! Abortion pill reversal is a medical process designed to counteract the effects of mifepristone, the first dose of the abortion pill regimen.
Mifepristone blocks progesterone, a hormone essential for maintaining pregnancy. Abortion pill reversal treatment involves prescribing progesterone supplements to restore hormone levels, potentially allowing the pregnancy to continue.
If you’ve taken mifepristone but want to continue your pregnancy, contact us to start the abortion pill reversal process today.
Abortion Pill Information in Ohio
When your pregnancy test comes back positive, it can be easy to panic. Don’t let fear make the final decision for you. Get the facts, care, and support you deserve at The Pregnancy Center of Toledo. We’re here to answer all of your questions, so you can make an empowered decision for your unplanned pregnancy:
Give us a call at 419-304-3221 to get started. All services are confidential and free of charge!
Please be aware that The Pregnancy Center of Toledo does not provide or refer for abortion services. We are here to help you start the abortion pill reversal process.
Sources
- FDA. (2023, September 1). Questions and Answers on Mifeprex. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/questions-and-answers-mifeprex
- See source #1.
- See source #1.
- Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. (2023, March 23). Mifeprex (Mifepristone). U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/mifeprex-mifepristone-information