Taking the first abortion pill and then changing your mind can feel frightening, but you are not out of options. Abortion pill reversal is a process some women pursue when they start a medical abortion and then decide to try to continue their pregnancy. If you are in this situation, reach out for free, confidential support.
In this blog, we will discuss what the abortion pill does, how reversal works, and what to keep in mind before you begin.
What Is the Abortion Pill?
A medical abortion uses two different drugs taken at separate times, and the FDA approves this combination through ten weeks of pregnancy. Each drug plays a distinct role, such as:
- Mifepristone: the first pill, which blocks progesterone, the hormone a pregnancy needs to keep developing.
- Misoprostol: the second pill, taken hours later, which causes the uterus to contract and empty through vaginal bleeding.
Knowing how each drug acts makes the idea of reversal far easier to follow.
How Abortion Pill Reversal Works
Abortion pill reversal becomes a possibility in the gap after the first pill and before the second. Because mifepristone blocks progesterone, the reversal approach gives the body more progesterone to try to outcompete the drug already taken.
Progesterone is the same hormone a woman’s body produces naturally to sustain a pregnancy. A few details define the approach. Those details include:
- The goal: add enough progesterone to counter the mifepristone already in your system.
- The window: providers start the protocol as soon as possible, often within 24 to 72 hours of the first pill.
- The condition: it applies if you have not yet taken misoprostol, the second pill.
What to Keep in Mind
Abortion pill reversal is time-sensitive and not a step to take on your own. A medical provider will administer the protocol.
Additionally, studies show a success rate of 64-68%, indicating that reversal is not guaranteed. The faster you start abortion pill reversal, the better the chances of success.
Knowing Your Next Step
Our medical professionals provide free, confidential pregnancy testing and limited ultrasounds, and our trained staff has supported many women through this exact moment.
We share accurate, judgment-free information so you can make a decision you feel confident about. If you have taken the first abortion pill and want to understand your options, book a consultation with us today.
If you have taken the first abortion drug, mifepristone, and would like to begin abortion pill reversal, contact the 24/7 Helpline by calling 877.558.0333. You can also chat on the website for immediate support.