What Is a Medication Abortion?
A medication abortion, also known as the abortion pill or RU486, is a medical, non-surgical oral pill taken to terminate an early pregnancy. The abortion pill is a combination of two drugs, Mifepristone (an antiprogesterone) and Misoprostol (a prostagladin). It is only FDA approved up to 10 weeks of gestation.
Information about Mifepristone for Medical Termination of Pregnancy Through Ten Weeks Gestation │ FDA
How It Works
Mifepristone is taken to block the hormone progesterone, preventing the embryo, placenta and uterus, from receiving the hormone necessary for the normal development of the pregnancy. Misoprostol is taken a few hours or days later to cause the uterus to contract and expel the embryo through the vagina.
A follow up appointment with your doctor about a week later is necessary to confirm that the pregnancy has ended.
Medical Abortion: What It Is, Pain, Risks & Recovery (clevelandclinic.org)
“The FDA does not recommend buying mifepristone online or personally transporting it from a foreign country, because doing so bypasses important safeguards specifically designed to protect your health. Drugs purchased online or outside the United States aren’t approved by the FDA. The FDA can’t verify the source, quality or safety of these drugs, and taking them can put you at risk of serious complications.
You Have Options
If you are considering abortion, our Client Care Team can assist you in processing your decision. We listen to your concerns and provide information about available options. We are here to help. Call and schedule an appointment with one of our client care staff members today.