What is commonly called the abortion pill is actually two pills.
The first pill (mifepristone) cuts off the progesterone your body produces to support pregnancy. The second pill (misoprostol) induces labor to expel the pregnancy from your uterus. It is important to know how far along your pregnancy is because the abortion pill is only available to women up to 70 days gestation.
You will take the first pill at the clinic and the second one 24-48 hours later. Abortion is completed at home with no direct medical supervision. After taking these drugs, you may experience moderate to severe cramping, heavy bleeding, nausea, and headaches. The bleeding may continue up to 4-6 weeks after the abortion.
You should consider taking a few days off from work as the abortion can take longer in some women than others.
At Wellspring, we know that abortion is a big decision. If you are not certain you are pregnant or how far along you are in your pregnancy, we offer pregnancy tests and ultrasounds at no cost to you. They provide critical information you need to know as you consider options for your pregnancy. You deserve to have all the facts!
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