What is the Abortion Pill?

Action

• The first medication (mifepristone), blocks progesterone. Progesterone is a hormone that is necessary for the pregnancy to survive. The second medication (misoprostol) will cause cramping, and the eventual expelling of the embryo and uterine contents.

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Risks

• Heavy and prolonged bleeding (possibly up to 30 days)
• Infection
• Fever
• Incomplete Abortion, resulting for the need of a surgical abortion
• Nausea/Vomiting
• Dizziness/Headache

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Please discuss the risks with your doctor and have a plan should complications occur. To learn more about the abortion pill and your pregnancy options, schedule a free and confidential appointment.

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References

1. 1. U.S. Food & Drug Administration. (2016, March 30). Mifeprex (mifepristone) Information.
   Retrieved April 18, 2019,
   from http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/PostmarketDrugSafetyInformationforPatients
   andProviders/ucm111323.htm.
2. U.S. Food & Drug Administration. (2016, March 30). Mifeprex (mifepristone)
   Information. Retrieved April 18, 2019,
   from https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/PostmarketDrugSafetyInformationforPatient
   sandProviders/ucm492705.hRtm.
3. U.S. Food & Drug Administration. (2016, March 30). Mifeprex (mifepristone) Information.
   Retrieved April 18, 2019,
   from https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/PostmarketDrugSafetyInformationforPatient
   sandProviders/ucm492705.htm.
4. U.S. Food & Drug Administration. (2016, March 30). Mifeprex (mifepristone) Information.
   Retrieved April 18, 2019,
   from http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/PostmarketDrugSafetyInformationforPatients
   andProviders/ucm111323.htm.

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