If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy, you may be considering a medical abortion (also called the abortion pill). You may also be here because you’ve taken the first pill and are wondering if you can change your decision.
Whatever brought you here, it’s normal if this feels nerve-racking or if you have questions. Below, we share details about how the abortion pill works and how it can be reversed in some cases.
If you’ve taken the abortion pill and want to reverse it, contact the Abortion Pill Reversal 24/7 Helpline for immediate care. Every minute matters, so it’s best to reach out as soon as possible.
You can call us at 541-345-3683 for local care in Eugene, Oregon.
How Abortion Pill Reversal Works
The abortion pill involves two drugs: mifepristone and misoprostol.
Mifepristone is taken first. It acts as an antiprogestin, meaning it blocks progesterone, a hormone needed for pregnancy to continue. Without progesterone, the pregnancy will detach from the uterine wall and end.
About 24 to 48 hours later, misoprostol is taken. This drug causes uterine contractions, which feel like abdominal cramps, to expel the pregnancy and the related tissue with vaginal bleeding.
Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) happens after Mifepristone but before misoprostol. This method uses progesterone to counteract the effects of mifepristone.
One study has shown it to be successful up to 64-68% of the time.
Is Abortion Pill Reversal Safe?
Yes, progesterone is safe. Progesterone has been used for decades in certain pregnancy-related treatments, including for pregnant women with low progesterone.
A study of 754 patients determined that “The reversal of… mifepristone using progesterone is safe and effective.”
However, you must alert your care team if you have a peanut allergy, as the medication often includes peanut oil. There are alternative formulas available.
Where Can I Learn More About Abortion Pill Reversal?
If you’ve taken the abortion pill and are reconsidering, it’s important to act quickly. Abortion pill reversal may be an option within the first 72 hours after taking Mifepristone.
To speak with a provider right away, call the 24/7 Abortion Pill Reversal Helpline at 877-558-0333.
You can also contact Dove Medical with questions about the abortion or the Abortion Pill Reversal Process. Contact us today!
Dove Medical offers pregnancy diagnosis, decision coaching, and accurate information about all pregnancy options; however, we do not refer for or perform abortion services, including the abortion pill. This post is for education and information purposes only and does not substitute the advice of a Healthcare Professional.