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What is the Abortion Pill?

The abortion pill—also called medical abortion or chemical abortion—is actually not “a pill” but rather a two-step with two different pills and two different pharmaceutical formulations that ends an early pregnancy (up to 70 days or 10 weeks from the first day of your last period).

  • Step 1: The first pill is Mifepristone. Mifepristone blocks your body’s production of the hormone progesterone, which is needed for a pregnancy to continue.

  • Step 2: The second pill is Misoprostol. Misoprostol will cause you to go into labor, causing uterine contractions, and those contractions will expel the contents of your uterus—including the developing child. It is typically taken 24-48 hrs. after mifepristone.

A follow-up appointment (7–14 days later) is needed to confirm that the medical/chemical abortion (abortion pill) worked and no complications have developed.

Who Should Not Take the Abortion Pill?

According to the FDA, some women should not take the abortion pill, including those who:

  • Have Rh negative blood
  • Are more than 70 days (10 weeks) pregnant
  • Have an ectopic pregnancy (diagnosed through ultrasound)
  • Have had allergic reactions to abortion pill drugs
  • Have an IUD in place (must be removed first)
  • Have bleeding disorders or take blood thinners
  • Have inherited porphyria.
  • Have adrenal gland problems
  • Are on long-term steroid therapy

Possible Side Effects

Like all medications, the abortion pill comes with potential side effects.

Common side effects may include:
  • Abdominal pain and cramping
  • Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
  • Headaches, dizziness
  • Fever, chills
Serious risks may include:
  • Heavy bleeding or hemorrhaging
  • Infection or sepsis (life-threatening infection)
  • Incomplete abortion (may require surgical follow-up)
  • Fainting or sustained fever
  • Expelling visible fetal parts
  • Undiagnosed ectopic pregnancy
👉 If you have taken the first dose and experience severe symptoms, go to your nearest emergency room and advise them you have taken the abortion pill—bring whatever containers the pills came in with you; and/or contact a healthcare provider immediately.

Emotional & Mental Health Considerations

There is limited research on the long-term emotional effects of medical abortion. Some women report challenges with self-administering the abortion or with the experience of seeing fetal tissue expelled. It’s important to seek support and accurate information before making your decision.

What If I Change My Mind?

If you’ve taken the first pill but have not yet taken the second, it may not be too late. Some women have been able to continue their pregnancies through a process called Abortion Pill Reversal (APR).

  • APR uses progesterone, the natural hormone needed to support pregnancy.
  • Many women have gone on to deliver healthy babies after APR reversal treatment, under a doctor’s care.
  • Do not attempt reversal on your own—always seek medical supervision.

🌐 Learn more at www.abortionpillreversal.com or contact us to find a provider near you.

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Care Net Pregnancy Resources of Warren County does not provide or refer any patient or client for services that render the termination or endangerment of any human life; that would include abortion. Our role is to provide medically accurate information, compassionate care, and educational resources so you can make an informed decision about your pregnancy. This page is for educational purposes.