How does the abortion pill (RU-486) work?
The abortion pill interferes with a hormone produced in pregnancy. You will take this pill (RU-486, Mifeprex) at the clinic. You will be given additional medications to take at home. One of these medications, Misoprostol, will help to pass the pregnancy. This will be like a heavy period and in most cases is completed within 24 hours from the time you take the pill (RU-486).