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There are types of Safe abortion pills you can take in your own home. It’s called mifepristone, and it works by blocking the hormone progesterone. (Your body makes this hormone so that your pregnancy can continue.) With no progesterone, your uterus sheds its lining and your pregnancy ends. You’ll also have to take a second pill called misoprostol to make your womb contract and expel the pregnancy tissue.
There is one type of abortion pill you can take in your own home. It’s called mifepristone, and it works by blocking the hormone progesterone. (Your body makes this hormone so that your pregnancy can continue.) With no progesterone, your uterus sheds its lining and your pregnancy ends. You’ll also have to take a second pill called misoprostol to make your womb contract and expel the pregnancy tissue.
The two abortion pills, mifepristone and misoprostol, are taken together as a combination. Mifepristone will always be a combination of two pills: mifepristone and misoprostol.
The first step is to take one tablet of mifepristone (also known as RU-486), which can be done at home or in a clinic. The second step is to take one tablet of misoprostol 24 to 48 hours later—you can do this at home or in a clinic.
You can do this at home in private with minimal support or supervision. If a provider is available to help you, they should be there for comfort and reassurance during the procedure. You may also want someone nearby to drive you to the nearest medical facility if you need emergency care after taking misoprostol.
If you choose to use the abortion pill, your doctor or clinic will give you mifepristone at the first visit. You will then take misoprostol at home between 1 to 7 days later. This method requires 2 visits:
Medication abortion is an option for ending an early pregnancy before 10 weeks gestation. You’ll take pills to end your pregnancy, and you can do it in the privacy of your own home or at a clinic.
Medication abortion is safe, effective and private. It works by blocking the hormone progesterone needed for pregnancy to continue. This causes the embryo to stop developing and pass out of your uterus (womb). Medication abortion is also called medical abortion or non-surgical abortion because no surgery is required. If you have an ectopic pregnancy, medication won’t work because the embryo has been implanted somewhere other than inside your uterus (womb).
While medication abortion is generally safe, there are some risks involved with any medical procedure. These medications may not work for everyone; if they don’t work for you, please visit us immediately so we can talk about alternative options available to you on our campus or off campus depending on where you live!
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