Abortion Pill – RU486
The abortion pill has been available in the United States for over a decade. Like surgical abortions, it is a safe option that many women consider each year.
The abortion pill is commonly known by several other names: RU 486, Mifepristone, Mifeprex, non-surgical abortion or medical abortion.
Actually, the “abortion pill” is a misnomer as it really is a combination of two medications, mifepristone and misoprostol. It is safe and effective when used within nine weeks of pregnancy. Your doctor will explain to you how the abortion pill works in more detail but generally when you take the mifepristone it blocks the hormone progesterone levels that are needed to maintain a successful pregnancy.
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Due to the blockage of this hormone, the uterine lining begins to shed, the cervix is softened and bleeding (an indication of abortion) may occur. The bleeding may be light much like spotting towards the end of a menstrual period or heavy. In some cases, you may experience no bleeding until you take the second pill, which is the misoprostol. Misoprostol will be taken orally or inserted vaginally within 48 hours of taking the mifepristone. It causes uterine contractions (cramps) and expels the uterine contents from the body.
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The abortion pill is not recommended if you have certain medical conditions such as heart disease, asthma, diabetes, bleeding problems or hypertension or if you use an intra-uterine device. It is ineffective in the case of ectopic pregnancy.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has found that 95 women out of every 100 have aborted successfully with the intake of the abortion pill in the first nine weeks of pregnancy. Moreover, with the abortion pill, the risk of infection is very low and maternal death is virtually non-existent.
The abortion pill is provided through a doctor’s office or clinic. Many women choose the pill to avoid surgery. Others feel that using the abortion pill is more private because they can end their pregnancy at home. Some feel that it is more natural than a surgical abortion. In addition, you must be able to commit to two or more visits to the clinic.
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To see a list of clinics that offer the abortion pill go to:
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February 2, 2011 at 8:00 am
really usefull
August 16, 2011 at 5:01 pm
The Abortion Pill is great!
August 27, 2012 at 7:33 pm
Abortion Pill Information is very useful!
October 3, 2012 at 2:46 pm
I used the Abortion Pill.
I thought the abortion pill had no side effects and was safe, and now I am very happy with three very beautiful children!!
I am glad that abortion is safe and legal and the abortion pill is available.
December 25, 2012 at 10:11 am
The Abortion pill was easy. If I didn’t get the Abortion pill I don’t know what I would have done!
December 27, 2012 at 8:21 am
I’m glad you had a good experience, Tara.
February 3, 2011 at 1:00 pm
I am thankful that the Abortion shot was used and the abortion pill was finally allowed into the US after 100,000s of European uses proving it’s safety and efficacy.
February 8, 2011 at 11:55 am
Thanks, Kari. For many years, we worked hard to get the pill into the U.S. but we kept running into right wing ideologues. Meanwhile, it was available in Europe! Sometimes this backwards country just pisses me off….
February 10, 2011 at 11:01 am
I agree about the Abortion Pill Pat.
Look what they did with Depo Provera!
That was because the contraceptive caused an occasional Abortion!
So contraception was obstructed as well!
February 10, 2011 at 1:43 pm
I”m missing something, AL. What did they do with Depo???
February 16, 2011 at 10:05 am
The FDA held up Depo Provera indications as a hormonal contraceptive as most believe an occasional fertilized egg passed and the fanatics that it was causing abortion.
February 16, 2011 at 12:34 pm
They held it up when? Years ago or now?
February 16, 2011 at 2:32 pm
The Abortion pill is a right that was held up by our government to the harm of women.
Abortion Pills should be paid for as any other service should in health care.
March 2, 2011 at 3:03 pm
ABORTION IS WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 3, 2011 at 10:52 am
Ah…Mr. Hell is getting a bit more articulate! At least he is using complete sentences now!
April 21, 2011 at 7:53 pm
Announcing this there are products out there that have got the backing, the clinical testing and the CITES certificate to prove they’re the genuine deal. It also means everything inside the small pill is working towards you achieving your desired weight.
April 22, 2011 at 9:31 am
The Abortion Pill is a fantastic method for early abortion.
April 27, 2011 at 12:21 pm
You all make me sick and you should never be able to have children. What makes one child worth keeping over another? Clearly, none of you have children, and I hope you never do. I’m nauseated at the easiness with which you discuss life and death of babies. Check out what they look like at 9 weeks, 12 weeks, etc. THEY ARE ALREADY BABIES.
August 16, 2011 at 5:39 pm
You got it right… i don´t know how can somebody sit on a table and discuss wether a person lives or not… they call it “progress” but i don´t see the progress at all…
October 4, 2012 at 5:43 pm
Yeah. Actually that’s what abortion is for. So we DON’T have unwanted children. Look at you being all smart and understanding things
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Perhaps you’d like to adopt one of the hundreds of thousands of orphaned unwanted children in this nation? You know, put your energy towards something useful?
November 15, 2012 at 6:00 pm
I know this post is very old but this comment upset me. I am 35 I have 4 beautiful children 1st on is almost 18 second is my beautiful daughter who is 14 and then my twins that are 9. My husband had 3 children before I met him. I recently discovered I was pregnant I thought long and hard about my decision and last week took the abortion pill. It was not that I was being selfish it was that I am dont having children and accidence happen. I am now finishing raising my children and have 2 beautiful grandchild I am starting on. It was not a choice that came light heartedly but a choice I made. NEVER assume you know how or what a person is feeling OK
November 16, 2012 at 10:13 am
Linny, it is certainly your moral right to do as you need to do to care for the family you have. Ignore the hateful because they will only poison your spirit.
August 16, 2011 at 5:31 pm
Your moms should have aborted you all… but earlier, your grandmas should have aborted your mother before they aborted you… on and on..
October 4, 2012 at 5:39 pm
Hahaha you’re as stupid as they come, huh? Wait. You know what? Actually you’re right. Eventually then one of your ancestors would have been aborted, and then humanity wouldn’t have to suffer the existence of such an insipid human being, friend. I hope your hatred for pro-choice doesn’t stem from an insecurity of having ruined your mother’s life.
December 12, 2011 at 8:46 pm
Currently, I am in Cambodia. this provide in my country yet. how much is it right now? I am looking forward to hear from you soon.
December 13, 2011 at 11:48 am
I’m sorry but we do not have contact with clinics in Cambodia so we cannot tell you how much it would cost. Can’t you just call the clinic and ask them? I am so sorry we can’t help. Good luck!
December 28, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Have you tried Marie Stopes organization in Cambodia?
March 19, 2012 at 4:18 pm
am 5mnths prepnant now i want 2abort,am in swaziland,where can i go 4abortion?