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Medical Abortion: Mifepristone, Misoprostol
Through 10 weeks from the first day of last menstrual cycle1
Schedule an appointment to speak with a nurse about your abortion pill questions and concerns. North Care Women’s Clinic does not provide the abortion pill, we provide the information you will need in order to decide if the abortion pill is right for you by verifying if your pregnancy is viable, determining how far along you are, and educating you on all your options.
How
Different combinations of drugs are used. The drugs used for a medical abortion may cause bleeding that is significantly heavier than a period and there may be intense cramping.5 It may take up to 2-24 hours for the pregnancy to pass, but the bleeding or spotting can last up to two weeks. The embryo may be expelled at home.
Drugs Used2
Mifeprex (mifepristone) is usually taken first, either at the abortion clinic or at home. Next, misoprostol (Cytotec) is typically taken 24-48 hours after the first drug. Mifepristone is taken orally, and misoprostol can be taken in several different ways, including orally or vaginally. Mifepristone blocks progesterone, which supports the progression of the pregnancy, and misoprostol expels the pregnancy from the uterus.
Side Effects4
- Abdominal cramping
- Heavy vaginal bleeding
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Chills
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
Seek immediate medical attention if the above symptoms last for more than 24 hours, or you soak more than 2 pads an hour for 2 hours.
Risks2
- Incomplete abortion
- Ongoing heavy bleeding
- Infection
Online or Mail-Out Abortion Pill
FDA and the Online Abortion Pill
The FDA advises against buying the pills online as that can bypass safeguards to protect your health.1 Risks include
- not knowing if the drugs are the right ingredients or in the correct dosage
- lacking medical supervision when complications or questions arise
- Skipping essential screenings pregnancy complications. Under the FDA’s regulations for medical abortions, certified healthcare providers need to be able to determine the accurate dating of the pregnancy and to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy.1
- Taking the abortion pill too late in pregnancy without realizing it is also possible if you skip dating through ultrasound. Even a week or two can make a difference in taking the pill, as failure rate increases the closer you get to 10 weeks7 (the FDA only approves use through 10 weeks)1
. North Care Women’s Clinic believes that the best way to gather information about the pregnancy is through an ultrasound.6 Click here for more information on the safety of online abortion.
Protect your Health
You can continue to protect your health by requesting follow-up care, which may include a pregnancy test, screening for infection or excessive blood loss, or an ultrasound.2,4 If the abortion pill is dispensed from an online source, you may not be able to have an in-person follow-up appointment to have these things checked. North Care offers an appointment to screen for common complications and check in how you’re doing emotionally after medical abortion. Contact us to set this up.
Do You Have More Questions?
If you have questions about the abortion pill procedure, schedule an appointment with us to speak with a nurse. She can answer your questions, as well as confirm that you have a viable pregnancy, which is information you need before making any decision about abortion.
North Care Women’s Clinic does not provide the abortion pill or refer for abortions.
We provide the information you need in order to decide if the abortion pill is right for you.
If you have already taken the first abortion pill and have changed your mind, it may not be too late. Visit www.AbortionPillReversal.com or call (877) 558-0333 for more information.
