What is the abortion pill and is it the same thing as the morning after pill?
No, they are not the same thing. The abortion pill, also called Mifeprex, Mifepristone and RU 486, is a prescription drug used to end an early pregnancy. This is commonly called medical abortion where you pass the pregnancy at home. We offer medical abortion at our Center and can talk with you to see if this is an option for you. The morning after pill is used to prevent conception (pregnancy) from occurring after you have had unprotected sex. It causes you to shed the lining of your uterus, or bleed, preventing pregnancy from occurring. It should be taken within 120 hours (5 days) after having unprotected sex, but is most effective if taken within 72 hours (3 days). The morning after pill is also called emergency contraception (EC). You can get EC at family planning clinics or through your health care provider. You can also get EC over-the-counter (without a prescription) at your pharmacy.
