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Medical Abortion
It's a non-surgical way to end a pregnancy by taking medications. Unlike a surgical procedure, a medical abortion usually is done without entering the uterus.
How do these medications work?
Two medications are used to complete a medical abortion. Mifepristone (RU 486, Mifiprex) is a medication that works by blocking the hormone progesterone, which is necessary to sustain pregnancy. Without this hormone, the lining of the uterus breaks down, the cervix (opening of the uterus or womb) softens, and bleeding begins. Misoprostol - 2 days after taking mifepristone, a second drug, misoprostol, is taken. Misoprostol tablets, which can be taken orally or put into the vagina, cause the uterus to contract and empty. This ends the pregnancy.
What should I expect?
Most women describe the process as a very heavy period with a lot of cramping. This, however, varies greatly among patients depending on the gestational age of the pregnancy and their previous obstetrical experiences. You will have a full consultation with the doctor and one of our counselors concerning this at the time of your visit.
How successful is the abortion pill?
At All Women's Choice clinic, over 3000 patients have chosen medical abortion with a greater than 99% success rate. If treatment fails, however, a surgical procedure is usually required. Therefore, if you choose the abortion pill you must be willing to have a surgical abortion if necessary.
How do I know it worked?
When you come to our office for your first visit, you will be given an appointment for a 2 week follow-up. A sonogram will be done at that visit to make sure that the medical abortion is complete and that your uterus has returned to its normal appearance.
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