You may have heard of the abortion pill before and are wondering what it refers to. The abortion pill is another name for a medical abortion, and it is one of several abortion procedures that women may choose. It terminates a viable (growing) pregnancy.
What Does the Abortion Pill Consist Of?
The abortion pill method uses two drugs: mifepristone and misoprostol. A woman typically takes the drugs 24 to 48 hours apart to end a pregnancy up to ten weeks.
Mifepristone, the first drug typically taken at the doctor’s office, blocks progesterone, which helps to sustain a pregnancy. Misoprostol, taken at home, causes uterine contractions and expels the pregnancy tissue through the vagina.
Are There Any Side Effects?
To some, taking the abortion pill may seem like a relatively simple procedure, but there are side effects and possible complications that you should know about. According to the Mayo Clinic, these include:
- Fever
- Chills
- Abdominal cramping
- Vaginal bleeding
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
If these side effects are severe or bother you, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Sometimes, women may experience complications following the abortion pill procedure. If you experience any of the following, you must seek medical treatment immediately to protect your health:
- Severe abdominal pain
- Infection
- Heavy bleeding
- Incomplete abortion, which may need to be followed by surgical abortion
If you have any of these symptoms, don’t delay seeking help. These can lead to serious health issues if left untreated.
If you have recently taken mifepristone and regret your decision, it may not be too late to reverse the effects of this decision. The abortion pill reversal is available in the United States and involves taking progesterone to counteract the effects of mifepristone.
Contact the Abortion Pill Reversal hotline at 1-877-558-0333 to find a provider near you who can help.
I Have More Questions About My Pregnancy Options.
If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy and would like to learn more about all your options, contact Pregnancy Help 4 U. We offer free options counseling to help you sort through the different decisions you must make about your pregnancy.
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