What is medication abortion.
Medication abortion, also known as RU486 or the abortion “pill,” is actually a miscarriage induced by a combination of medications. It requires two visits to the Health Center, as well as a 24-hour period during which you will pass the pregnancy at your own home. Are there any special requirements I must meet? In order to qualify for a medication abortion: You must have started your last period no more than 56 days before you begin the medication abortion process; You must be able to come to the health center for two required appointments; You must be able to clear your schedule completely for a 24 hour period after you take the second medication; You must have a support person who has a car in case of emergency, who can be with you for 24 hours if necessary, and who has nothing else to do but to look after you; and You and your support person must be available to us by telephone without confidentiality restrictions. What happens at the first visit? You will have lab work done, includi
