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Ending a pregnancy with the abortion pill is not a simple procedure. Make an appointment today to speak with one of our medical professionals and get the information you need to make an educated decision.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the abortion pill?
The abortion pill, or chemical abortion, uses two medications – mifepristone and misoprostol – to end a pregnancy. The medications are sometimes called “Plan C” or “RU-486.”
The first medication – mifepristone – blocks a natural hormone called progesterone, which is needed for pregnancy. This terminates (ends) the pregnancy. The second medication – misoprostol – causes cramping and bleeding to remove the pregnancy from a woman’s body.
What are side effects of the abortion pill?
The second abortion pill medication will cause cramping and bleeding. The bleeding usually lasts 9-16 days, but it can last longer. Sometimes the bleeding will be very heavy and will require surgery or emergency medical treatment.
Other side effects include nausea, weakness, fever/chills, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, and dizziness.
What should I know before taking the abortion pill?
The abortion pill is approved by the FDA to be used up to 10 weeks (70 days) since a woman’s last menstrual period. It should include at least 2 medical appointments. In up to 1 in 14 cases, the abortion pill won’t work. If this happens, a 3rd visit will be needed for a surgical abortion.
I'm considering abortion. What are my next steps?
Before getting an abortion, you should visit a clinic like Morning Star to:
- Confirm that you are pregnant & find out how far along you are.
- Determine if the pregnancy is viable (living). About 1 in 4 pregnancies end naturally in miscarriage. Why experience the cost and side effects of an abortion if you don’t need one?
- Make sure that you do not have an ectopic pregnancy – a pregnancy growing outside the uterus. An ectopic pregnancy is a medical emergency, and the abortion pill won’t work.
- Rule out a sexually transmitted infection, which might make abortion more dangerous.
- Discuss the risks of the abortion procedure.
Morning Star’s medical clinics provide lab-quality pregnancy tests that are 99% accurate. If your test is positive, we can provide a free ultrasound to find out how far along you are and to determine if your pregnancy is viable.
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Tuesday: 9am-5pm
Wednesday: 9am-7pm
Thursday: 9am-5pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Morning Star is a medical clinic offering the following FREE and confidential services: pregnancy testing, STD testing and treatment, limited ultrasound exams, confidential options counseling, abortion education, material support, community referrals, and much more. We do not provide or refer for abortion services. We are here to help you consider all your options, including abortion, parenting, and adoption.
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