The abortion pill is one option for an unplanned pregnancy, but it comes with certain risks and side effects. Learning everything you can about this abortion method and how it works is crucial.
InnerVisions HealthCare provides comprehensive information on your pregnancy options in a confidential environment. We’re here to answer your questions as you consider your unique situation.
Keep reading to learn more about the abortion pill.
Understanding the Abortion Pill
The abortion pill uses drugs to end a pregnancy. It is FDA-approved through 10 weeks gestation.
Two drugs, mifepristone and misoprostol, are taken during this process. Mifepristone blocks progesterone, a hormone needed for the pregnancy’s development. Without progesterone, the pregnancy detaches from the uterine lining and ends.
Misoprostol causes the uterus to contract, which expels the pregnancy from the body. Taking these drugs will cause abdominal cramping and vaginal bleeding.
Additional side effects can include:
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Upset stomach
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Vomiting
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Fever
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Chills
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Diarrhea
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Headache
Understanding the abortion pill, including its risks, is essential to making an informed decision. We’re here to provide medically accurate information in a non-judgmental environment.
Learn About Your Pregnancy Options
An unexpected pregnancy comes with many questions, including what options are available. You deserve to consider all your options and learn critical pregnancy information to help guide your decision.
We’ll discuss the risks and side effects of abortion procedures. Our registered nurses also offer limited obstetric ultrasounds (if no medical contraindications) so you can learn details like how far along you are and whether the pregnancy is progressing normally.
We’re here to help. Schedule a no-cost appointment to learn more.
InnerVisions HealthCare does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.