What is the Abortion Pill and how does it work?
Using a series of carefully prescribed pills, a medication abortion terminates a pregnancy in the privacy of your home and allows you to have loved ones around you. The first pill you are given is called Mifeprex (Mifepristone) and is taken in our office. This pill stops the pregnancy from growing. The second set of medications and pain medication are given to you to take at home. These expel the pregnancy. Please understand that in some ways the Abortion Pill (RU-486) is very uncomplicated, no surgery, no anesthesia, etc. But, taking these pills involves a greater level of participation from you. Factors such as your emotions, comfort level, family implications, time and place must be considered for a positive outcome. Is it safe? Available in Europe and other countries for more than a decade, the FDA approved use of Mifepristone (Mifeprex) or RU-486 in 2000 after testing it for both safety and effectiveness. Since the 1990′s, women have safely used Mifepristone (Mifeprex) to end thei
