Medication Abortion
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A prescription is required for all medication abortion orders
For information about accessing a medication abortion, contact us. A medication abortion typically starts with a combination of two drugs, both of which require an Rx:
Taken first, mifepristone blocks the hormone progesterone, which causes the lining of the uterus to break down.
Then, misoprostol is taken, which causes the uterus to contract and empty.
Background on Medication Abortion
Medication abortion is an FDA-approved method of taking mifepristone, together with misoprostol, to end a pregnancy within 10 weeks from the first day of your last menstrual period. This abortion method is non-invasive – using pills – and can be an alternative to surgical abortion.
Safe and Effective: 97% successful overall when taken in combination with misoprostol.
Non-Invasive: The pills are taken orally instead of an aspiration procedure.
What to Expect from Medication Abortion
Treatment is initiated by taking one (1) mifepristone pill first, as directed. You may experience mild nausea. Next, take the misoprostol pills (between 4 to 12, depending on your regimen) as directed between cheeks, under the tongue, or insert vaginally as directed by your provider approximately 0 to 48 hours after taking mifepristone.
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Some providers will advise you to take ibuprofen (anti-inflammatory) and/or ondansetron (anti-nausea) before taking Misoprostol to prevent the onset of pain and nausea
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Expect cramping and/or bleeding about 24 hours after starting misoprostol; however, onset maybe sooner. You can also expect loose stool, chills, and/or fever.
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Continue taking ibuprofen and ondansetron as needed to help with cramping, pain, and nausea as instructed every 6 to 8 hours. Be sure to contact your provider if you don’t bleed after taking misoprostol. You must contact your provider for additional instructions if you bleed and soak through 2 maxi pads per hour for two consecutive hours.
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