All You Need To Know About Abortion Drug
Medication
abortion, also known as the abortion drug, is a safe and effective method of
terminating an early pregnancy. The term "abortion drug" refers to
the use of two different medications to end a pregnancy: mifepristone and
misoprostol.
To begin,
you take a drug/pill known as mifepristone. To grow normally during pregnancy,
a hormone called progesterone is required. Mifepristone inhibits the production
of progesterone in your body, preventing the pregnancy from progressing. The
second medication, misoprostol, is then administered either immediately or up
to 48 hours later. To empty your uterus, this medication causes cramping and
bleeding. It feels like you're having a really heavy, crampy period, and the
process is similar to an early miscarriage. If you do not experience any
bleeding within 24 hours of taking the second medication, contact your nurse or
doctor. At the health center, your doctor or nurse will administer both
medications to you. When and where you take them is determined by state laws
and the policies of your health center. Your doctor or nurse will give you
specific instructions on where, when, and how to take your medications.
Antibiotics may also be prescribed to prevent infection.
What is the effectiveness of the
abortion drug/pill?
The abortion drug has a high success rate. The effectiveness of the medication is
determined by how far along you are in your pregnancy at the time you take it.
- It works about 94-98 out of 100 times for women who are 8 weeks or less pregnant.
- It works about 94-96 out of 100 times for women who are 8-9 weeks pregnant.
- It works about 91-93 times out of 100 for women who are 9-10 weeks pregnant. If you are given an extra dose of medicine, it will work 99 times out of 100.
- It works about 87 out of 100 times for women who are 10-11 weeks pregnant. If you are given an extra dose of medicine, it will work about 98 percent of the time.
- If the abortion pill does not work, you can take more medication or have an in-clinic abortion to complete the abortion.
When am I allowed to take the
abortion drug?
You may be
able to get a medication abortion up to 77 days (11 weeks) after the first day
of your last period, depending on where you live. You can have an in-clinic
abortion if it has been 78 days or more since the first day of your last
period.
Why do people opt for abortion
drugs/pills?
Which type
of abortion you choose is entirely dependent on your personal preferences and
circumstances. Some people prefer medication abortion because it does not
require a procedure in a doctor's office. You can have your medication abortion
at home or any other location that is convenient for you.
You have the
option of choosing who you want to be with during your abortion or going it
alone. Because medication abortion is comparable to miscarriage, many people
believe it is more "natural" and less invasive.
Your doctor,
nurse or health center staff can advise you on the best type of abortion for
you.

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