When administering a medical abortion, a healthcare provider administers two synthetic medications, Mifepristone and Misoprostol. A medical abortion is a non-surgical method to end a pregnancy, prescribed by a doctor.
People commonly refer to a medical abortion as “The Abortion Pills” or “Abortion with Pills.”
After receiving the pills from an authorized healthcare provider, the woman will first take the Mifepristone dosage orally. This will result in the blockage of progesterone, inhibiting the growth of the pregnancy. Misoprostol helps induce uterine contractions, leading to the expulsion of the pregnancy and the pregnancy-related tissues.
Learn more about Mifepristone here.
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Procedure
You must take Misoprostol, the second pill, up to 48 hours after taking Mifepristone. Instructions for taking the second pill can vary. You can take it right after the first drug, but not more than 48 hours later.
Different Ways to Take Misoprostol
While Mifepristone is strictly an oral pill, individuals can take this in the following ways:
- Buccal (between cheek and gums)
- Sublingual (under the tongue)
- Vaginal
Side Effects of This Second Dosage
- Cramps
- Heavy bleeding
- Painful menstruation
- Abdominal pain, stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Other less-common side effects.
Please read source, MayoClinic.org (https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/misoprostol-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20064805?p=1)
A qualified healthcare provider should guide and supervise the use of Misoprostol.
The Food and Drug Administration approves Misoprostol, a drug used for medical abortion.
Do not confuse it with “The Morning After Pill,” “Plan B,” “Plan B One Step,” or “emergency contraception.”
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