If you took the first drug in the abortion pill process, mifepristone, and now regret it, there’s a chance you could reverse its effects through abortion pill reversal.
However, time is of the essence. The sooner you start abortion pill reversal after taking mifepristone, the better the chances that it will work. Call the 24/7 helpline right away if you’re in this situation. You can also contact us if you are nearby.
How Abortion Pill Reversal Works
The abortion pill ends a pregnancy with the drug mifepristone. This drug blocks the necessary hormone progesterone, which causes the lining of the uterus to thin and the pregnancy to detach and end.
The abortion pill doesn’t end your pregnancy immediately, which allows for a short window of time where you can add progesterone back into the body through abortion pill reversal, either with injections or pills. This step can counteract the effects of mifepristone to keep the pregnancy progressing.
It’s critical that women do not take misoprostol, the second drug in the abortion pill process, if they would like to reverse their abortions. Misoprostol triggers the uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy through abdominal cramping and bleeding.
Are There Side Effects?
Progesterone is a natural hormone the body produces to maintain the lining of the uterus and support a growing pregnancy. However, taking progesterone may cause a few side effects, including sleepiness, lack of energy, lightheadedness, dizziness, gastrointestinal discomfort, and headaches. Drinking more water may help relieve these symptoms.
The Success Rate
While the results of abortion pill reversal are not guaranteed, one study of abortion pill reversal found it to be 64-68% effective. It’s best to start abortion pill reversal as close to mifepristone as possible, ideally within 72 hours.
Contact Us to Get Started
Taking the abortion pill and then changing your mind is a shared experience. This has happened to many women, and pregnancies have successfully continued thanks to abortion pill reversal.
If you wish you hadn’t taken the abortion pill and now want to reverse it, contact the 24/7 helpline. You can also contact us if you are close to our center during our open hours. Don’t wait until the next business day to begin your reversal; medical professionals can assist you at all hours.