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Medication abortion pills are safe and effective. They work 94-99% of the time.

For more information on the side effects of abortion pills, please see our FAQ.
If you are over 12 weeks pregnant, click here for info about the process.

For more information on the side effects of abortion pills, please see our FAQ. If you are over 12 weeks pregnant, click here for info about the process.

For more information on the side effects of abortion pills, please see our FAQ. If you are over 12 weeks pregnant, click here for info about the process.

Mifepristone + Misoprostol

Mifepristone + Misoprostol

Mifepristone + Misoprostol

Deciding if Abortion Pills are Right for You

Confirm you are pregnant by taking a home pregnancy test. Read it at the exact time so you get a correct result.

Calculate how far along you are. Use a pregnancy calculator or count from the first day of your last period to see how pregnant you are. Pregnancy is measured by counting the weeks and days since your last period started.

Check for health conditions. If you have any of the conditions listed below, please reach out to your healthcare provider or our hotline at 1-833-246-2632 for further information.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

Deciding if Abortion Pills are Right for You

Confirm you are pregnant by taking a home pregnancy test. Read it at the exact time so you get a correct result.

Calculate how far along you are. Use a pregnancy calculator or count from the first day of your last period to see how pregnant you are. Pregnancy is measured by counting the weeks and days since your last period started.

Check for health conditions. If you have any of the conditions listed below, please reach out to your healthcare provider or our hotline at 1-833-246-2632 for further information.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

What You Need

• MIFEPRISTONE: 1 pill / 200 mg


• MISOPROSTOL: 4 - 16 pills / 200 mcg each

(Check table below for exact amount of pills needed).

• IBUPROFEN (Advil / Motrin) / 800 mg
• NAPROXEN (Aleve) / 500 mg
• ACETAMINOPHEN (Tylenol) / 1000 mg

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

What You Need

• MIFEPRISTONE: 1 pill / 200 mg


• MISOPROSTOL: 4 - 16 pills / 200 mcg each

(Check table below for exact amount of pills needed).

• IBUPROFEN (Advil / Motrin) / 800 mg
• NAPROXEN (Aleve) / 500 mg
• ACETAMINOPHEN (Tylenol) / 1000 mg

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

What You Need

• MIFEPRISTONE: 1 pill / 200 mg


• MISOPROSTOL: 4 - 16 pills / 200 mcg each

(Check table below for exact amount of pills needed).

• IBUPROFEN (Advil / Motrin) / 800 mg
• NAPROXEN (Aleve) / 500 mg
• ACETAMINOPHEN (Tylenol) / 1000 mg

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

Deciding if Abortion Pills are Right for You

• MIFEPRISTONE: 1 pill / 200 mg


• MISOPROSTOL: 4 - 16 pills / 200 mcg each

(Check table below for exact amount of pills needed).

• IBUPROFEN (Advil / Motrin) / 800 mg
• NAPROXEN (Aleve) / 500 mg
• ACETAMINOPHEN (Tylenol) / 1000 mg

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

Deciding if Abortion Pills are Right for You

• MIFEPRISTONE: 1 pill / 200 mg


• MISOPROSTOL: 4 - 16 pills / 200 mcg each

(Check table below for exact amount of pills needed).

• IBUPROFEN (Advil / Motrin) / 800 mg
• NAPROXEN (Aleve) / 500 mg
• ACETAMINOPHEN (Tylenol) / 1000 mg

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

Step 1

Swallow Mifepristone with water.

  • You may or may not start bleeding or have cramps, but most people do not feel much. If you do experience cramps, you can take pain medication at any time.

  • If you throw up within 30 minutes after swallowing mifepristone, call your provider or the hotline.

  • About 10-20% of people start bleeding before the next step, so keep some pads with you just in case. Even if you bleed and think you have passed the pregnancy, it is important to continue with the misoprostol.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

Step 1

Swallow Mifepristone with water.

  • You may or may not start bleeding or have cramps, but most people do not feel much. If you do experience cramps, you can take pain medication at any time.

  • If you throw up within 30 minutes after swallowing mifepristone, call your provider or the hotline.

  • About 10-20% of people start bleeding before the next step, so keep some pads with you just in case. Even if you bleed and think you have passed the pregnancy, it is important to continue with the misoprostol.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

Step 1

Swallow Mifepristone with water.

  • You may or may not start bleeding or have cramps, but most people do not feel much. If you do experience cramps, you can take pain medication at any time.

  • If you throw up within 30 minutes after swallowing mifepristone, call your provider or the hotline.

  • About 10-20% of people start bleeding before the next step, so keep some pads with you just in case. Even if you bleed and think you have passed the pregnancy, it is important to continue with the misoprostol.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

wait 24 - 48 hours

Step 2 (Optional, but recommended)

Swallow pain medication with water. Choose ONE of the options below.

  1. IBUPROFEN (Advil / Motrin) 800 MG / Every 8 hours

  2. NAPROXEN (Aleve) 500 mG / every 12 hours

  3. ACETAMINOPHEN (Tylenol) 1000 mg / every 8 hours

If needed, use nausea medication like Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), or Ondansetron (Zofran). Anti-nausea and pain medication can be taken at the same time.

You can continue to take pain medication or anti nausea medication as needed throughout the process. Vitamin B6 with ginger or mint tea can also help. A heating pad, warm shower, bath, or walking around can help with cramps as well.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

Step 2 (Optional, but recommended)

Swallow pain medication with water. Choose ONE of the options below.

  1. IBUPROFEN (Advil / Motrin) 800 MG / Every 8 hours

  2. NAPROXEN (Aleve) 500 mG / every 12 hours

  3. ACETAMINOPHEN (Tylenol) 1000 mg / every 8 hours

If needed, use nausea medication like Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), or Ondansetron (Zofran). Anti-nausea and pain medication can be taken at the same time.

You can continue to take pain medication or anti nausea medication as needed throughout the process. Vitamin B6 with ginger or mint tea can also help. A heating pad, warm shower, bath, or walking around can help with cramps as well.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

Step 2 (Optional, but recommended)

Swallow pain medication with water. Choose ONE of the options below.

  1. IBUPROFEN (Advil / Motrin) 800 MG / Every 8 hours

  2. NAPROXEN (Aleve) 500 mG / every 12 hours

  3. ACETAMINOPHEN (Tylenol) 1000 mg / every 8 hours

If needed, use nausea medication like Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), or Ondansetron (Zofran). Anti-nausea and pain medication can be taken at the same time.

You can continue to take pain medication or anti nausea medication as needed throughout the process. Vitamin B6 with ginger or mint tea can also help. A heating pad, warm shower, bath, or walking around can help with cramps as well.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

Step 3

Take Misoprostol in ONE of these 2 ways. (See table below to know the specific method based on time since last period).

For Mouth

  • Place the pills inside each cheek or under your tongue.

  • Hold them in your mouth for 30 minutes to absorb. Avoid eating, drinking, or talking during this time.

  • Swallow whatever remains of the pills.

For Vagina

  • Put the pills in your vagina (about one finger length in).

  • Lie down for 30 minutes as your body absorbs the medicine. It is ok if the pills fall out after 30 minutes. You can throw them away if this happens.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

Step 3

Take Misoprostol in ONE of these 2 ways. (See table below to know the specific method based on time since last period).

For Mouth

  • Place the pills inside each cheek or under your tongue.

  • Hold them in your mouth for 30 minutes to absorb. Avoid eating, drinking, or talking during this time.

  • Swallow whatever remains of the pills.

For Vagina

  • Put the pills in your vagina (about one finger length in).

  • Lie down for 30 minutes as your body absorbs the medicine. It is ok if the pills fall out after 30 minutes. You can throw them away if this happens.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

Step 3

Take Misoprostol in ONE of these 2 ways. (See table below to know the specific method based on time since last period).

For Mouth

  • Place the pills inside each cheek or under your tongue.

  • Hold them in your mouth for 30 minutes to absorb. Avoid eating, drinking, or talking during this time.

  • Swallow whatever remains of the pills.

For Vagina

  • Put the pills in your vagina (about one finger length in).

  • Lie down for 30 minutes as your body absorbs the medicine. It is ok if the pills fall out after 30 minutes. You can throw them away if this happens.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

time since last period

9 Weeks or Less

9 Weeks to 11.6 Weeks

12+ Weeks

9 Weeks or Less

9 Weeks to 11.6 Weeks

12+ Weeks

9 Weeks or Less

9 Weeks to 11.6 Weeks

12+ Weeks

Misoprostol only

Misoprostol only

Misoprostol only

Deciding if Abortion Pills are Right for You

Confirm you are pregnant by taking a home pregnancy test. Read it at the exact time so you get a correct result.

Calculate how far along you are. Use a pregnancy calculator or count from the first day of your last period to see how pregnant you are. Pregnancy is measured by counting the weeks and days since your last period started.

Check for health conditions. If you have any of the conditions listed below, please reach out to your healthcare provider or our hotline at 1-833-246-2632 for further information.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

Deciding if Abortion Pills are Right for You

Confirm you are pregnant by taking a home pregnancy test. Read it at the exact time so you get a correct result.

Calculate how far along you are. Use a pregnancy calculator or count from the first day of your last period to see how pregnant you are. Pregnancy is measured by counting the weeks and days since your last period started.

Check for health conditions. If you have any of the conditions listed below, please reach out to your healthcare provider or our hotline at 1-833-246-2632 for further information.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

Deciding if Abortion Pills are Right for You

Confirm you are pregnant by taking a home pregnancy test. Read it at the exact time so you get a correct result.

Calculate how far along you are. Use a pregnancy calculator or count from the first day of your last period to see how pregnant you are. Pregnancy is measured by counting the weeks and days since your last period started.

Check for health conditions. If you have any of the conditions listed below, please reach out to your healthcare provider or our hotline at 1-833-246-2632 for further information.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

What You Need

• MISOPROSTOL:
12 - 16 pills / 200 mcg each 



(Check table below for exact amount of pills needed).

• IBUPROFEN (Advil / Motrin) / 800 mg
• NAPROXEN (Aleve) / 500 mg
• ACETAMINOPHEN (Tylenol) / 1000 mg

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

What You Need

• MISOPROSTOL:
12 - 16 pills / 200 mcg each 



(Check table below for exact amount of pills needed).

• IBUPROFEN (Advil / Motrin) / 800 mg
• NAPROXEN (Aleve) / 500 mg
• ACETAMINOPHEN (Tylenol) / 1000 mg

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

What You Need

• MISOPROSTOL:
12 - 16 pills / 200 mcg each 



(Check table below for exact amount of pills needed).

• IBUPROFEN (Advil / Motrin) / 800 mg
• NAPROXEN (Aleve) / 500 mg
• ACETAMINOPHEN (Tylenol) / 1000 mg

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

Step 1 (Optional, but recommended)

Swallow pain medication with water. Choose ONE of the options below.

  1. IBUPROFEN (Advil / Motrin)

800 MG / Every 8 hours

  2. NAPROXEN (Aleve)
    500 mG / every 12 hours

  3. ACETAMINOPHEN (Tylenol)
    1000 mg / every 8 hours

If needed, use nausea medication like Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), or Ondansetron (Zofran). Anti-nausea and pain medication can be taken at the same time.

You can continue to take pain medication or anti nausea medication as needed throughout the process. Vitamin B6 with ginger or mint tea can also help. A heating pad, warm shower, bath, or walking around can help with cramps as well.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

Step 1 (Optional, but recommended)

Swallow pain medication with water. Choose ONE of the options below.

  1. IBUPROFEN (Advil / Motrin)

800 MG / Every 8 hours

  2. NAPROXEN (Aleve)
    500 mG / every 12 hours

  3. ACETAMINOPHEN (Tylenol)
    1000 mg / every 8 hours

If needed, use nausea medication like Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), or Ondansetron (Zofran). Anti-nausea and pain medication can be taken at the same time.

You can continue to take pain medication or anti nausea medication as needed throughout the process. Vitamin B6 with ginger or mint tea can also help. A heating pad, warm shower, bath, or walking around can help with cramps as well.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

Step 1 (Optional, but recommended)

Swallow pain medication with water. Choose ONE of the options below.

  1. IBUPROFEN (Advil / Motrin)

800 MG / Every 8 hours

  2. NAPROXEN (Aleve)
    500 mG / every 12 hours

  3. ACETAMINOPHEN (Tylenol)
    1000 mg / every 8 hours

If needed, use nausea medication like Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), or Ondansetron (Zofran). Anti-nausea and pain medication can be taken at the same time.

You can continue to take pain medication or anti nausea medication as needed throughout the process. Vitamin B6 with ginger or mint tea can also help. A heating pad, warm shower, bath, or walking around can help with cramps as well.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

Step 2

Take Misoprostol in ONE of these 2 ways. (See table below to know the specific method based on time since last period).

For Mouth

  • Place the pills inside each cheek or under your tongue.

  • Hold them in your mouth for 30 minutes to absorb. Avoid eating, drinking, or talking during this time.

  • Swallow whatever remains of the pills.

For Vagina

  • Put the pills in your vagina (about one finger length in).

  • Lie down for 30 minutes as your body absorbs the medicine. It is ok if the pills fall out after 30 minutes. You can throw them away if this happens.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

Step 2

Take Misoprostol in ONE of these 2 ways. (See table below to know the specific method based on time since last period).

For Mouth

  • Place the pills inside each cheek or under your tongue.

  • Hold them in your mouth for 30 minutes to absorb. Avoid eating, drinking, or talking during this time.

  • Swallow whatever remains of the pills.

For Vagina

  • Put the pills in your vagina (about one finger length in).

  • Lie down for 30 minutes as your body absorbs the medicine. It is ok if the pills fall out after 30 minutes. You can throw them away if this happens.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

Step 2

Take Misoprostol in ONE of these 2 ways. (See table below to know the specific method based on time since last period).

For Mouth

  • Place the pills inside each cheek or under your tongue.

  • Hold them in your mouth for 30 minutes to absorb. Avoid eating, drinking, or talking during this time.

  • Swallow whatever remains of the pills.

For Vagina

  • Put the pills in your vagina (about one finger length in).

  • Lie down for 30 minutes as your body absorbs the medicine. It is ok if the pills fall out after 30 minutes. You can throw them away if this happens.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

time since last period

Less Than 11.6 Weeks

12+ Weeks

Less Than 11.6 Weeks

12+ Weeks

Less Than 11.6 Weeks

12+ Weeks

post-pill faqs

post-pill faqs

post-pill faqs

Note: The Post-Pill FAQs provided below apply to both methods (Mifepristone + Misoprostol & Misoprostol Only). These side effects apply to taking misoprostol by mouth or in the vagina. For further questions or concerns, please call your provider or our hotline at 1-833-246-2632.

For more information about abortion pills, please click here.

What are the side effects?

Blood Clots: Of varying size and quantity. If you are over 9-10 weeks, you may see blood clots, pregnancy tissue and embryo / fetus.

Cramping, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or chills: Stay hydrated with water, tea, or soup and eat as you feel necessary, with no restrictions.

Bleeding through 3 pads in 1 hour and then 1 pad in the next hour: However, if you soak through  2 pads in 1 hour for 2 hours in a row after passing the pregnancy, this is a reason to contact your provider or call/text the hotline at 1-833-246-2632.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

What are the side effects?

Blood Clots: Of varying size and quantity. If you are over 9-10 weeks, you may see blood clots, pregnancy tissue and embryo / fetus.

Cramping, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or chills: Stay hydrated with water, tea, or soup and eat as you feel necessary, with no restrictions.

Bleeding through 3 pads in 1 hour and then 1 pad in the next hour: However, if you soak through  2 pads in 1 hour for 2 hours in a row after passing the pregnancy, this is a reason to contact your provider or call/text the hotline at 1-833-246-2632.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

What are the side effects?

Blood Clots: Of varying size and quantity. If you are over 9-10 weeks, you may see blood clots, pregnancy tissue and embryo / fetus.

Cramping, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or chills: Stay hydrated with water, tea, or soup and eat as you feel necessary, with no restrictions.

Bleeding through 3 pads in 1 hour and then 1 pad in the next hour: However, if you soak through  2 pads in 1 hour for 2 hours in a row after passing the pregnancy, this is a reason to contact your provider or call/text the hotline at 1-833-246-2632.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

when can i have sex or use contraception again?

An abortion restarts the menstrual cycle, and it's hard to know when you will ovulate. You can start using contraception the day after you take misoprostol. You do not need to wait until you stop bleeding.

If you are going to your healthcare provider for contraception after an abortion, it's important to know that your pregnancy test will likely be positive for 4-6 weeks.

When you feel up to it, you can resume regular activities such as having sex, swimming, using tampons or cups, bathing, exercising, and heavy lifting. There is no added risk of infection from these activities.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

when can i have sex or use contraception again?

An abortion restarts the menstrual cycle, and it's hard to know when you will ovulate. You can start using contraception the day after you take misoprostol. You do not need to wait until you stop bleeding.

If you are going to your healthcare provider for contraception after an abortion, it's important to know that your pregnancy test will likely be positive for 4-6 weeks.

When you feel up to it, you can resume regular activities such as having sex, swimming, using tampons or cups, bathing, exercising, and heavy lifting. There is no added risk of infection from these activities.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

when can i have sex or use contraception again?

An abortion restarts the menstrual cycle, and it's hard to know when you will ovulate. You can start using contraception the day after you take misoprostol. You do not need to wait until you stop bleeding.

If you are going to your healthcare provider for contraception after an abortion, it's important to know that your pregnancy test will likely be positive for 4-6 weeks.

When you feel up to it, you can resume regular activities such as having sex, swimming, using tampons or cups, bathing, exercising, and heavy lifting. There is no added risk of infection from these activities.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

why do i still feel pregnant?

Most pregnancy symptoms should go away after 1 week. Urine pregnancy tests can stay positive for 4-6 weeks after an abortion, though about 50% of people will have a negative test at 3 weeks.

If you still have pregnancy symptoms after 2 weeks or are unsure, consider an ultrasound or HCG blood test.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

why do i still feel pregnant?

Most pregnancy symptoms should go away after 1 week. Urine pregnancy tests can stay positive for 4-6 weeks after an abortion, though about 50% of people will have a negative test at 3 weeks.

If you still have pregnancy symptoms after 2 weeks or are unsure, consider an ultrasound or HCG blood test.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

why do i still feel pregnant?

Most pregnancy symptoms should go away after 1 week. Urine pregnancy tests can stay positive for 4-6 weeks after an abortion, though about 50% of people will have a negative test at 3 weeks.

If you still have pregnancy symptoms after 2 weeks or are unsure, consider an ultrasound or HCG blood test.

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

rhogam information — are you rh negative?

rhogam information: are you rh negative?

rhogam information — are you rh negative?

Blood Types: A-, B-, O-, AB-

Blood Types: A-, B-, O-, AB-

time since last period

Less Than 11.6 Weeks

12+ Weeks

Less Than 11.6 Weeks

12+ Weeks

Less Than 11.6 Weeks

12+ Weeks

For More Information

Where to Get Rhogam: Rhogam is usually given by a doctor or nurse at a hospital, clinic, or doctor's office.

How to Find Your Blood Type: [Link]

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

For More Information

Where to Get Rhogam: Rhogam is usually given by a doctor or nurse at a hospital, clinic, or doctor's office.

How to Find Your Blood Type: [Link]

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

For More Information

Where to Get Rhogam: Rhogam is usually given by a doctor or nurse at a hospital, clinic, or doctor's office.

How to Find Your Blood Type: [Link]

If you have an IUD in place, it may need to be removed before a medication abortion.

Allergies to certain medications (Prostaglandins or Mifepristone)

Taking blood-thinning medications (except aspirin)

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications

Ectopic pregnancy

Bleeding disorders

Chronic adrenal failure

Video: Real Stories On Using Abortion Pills

Video: Real Stories On Using Abortion Pills

Video: Real Stories On Using Abortion Pills

Real people share their experiences using abortion pills and explain how to take them. This video was made by two partner organizations: We Testify and Mayday Health.

Real people share their experiences using abortion pills and explain how to take them. This video was made by two partner organizations: We Testify and Mayday Health.

call or text

call or text

call or text

for medical information

The Miscarriage + Abortion Hotline
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