How does the Abortion Pill work? The term “Abortion Pill” refers to two types of pills containing different chemicals: mifepristone and misoprostol, which are meant to stop a pregnancy and expel the embryo.
The abortion pill (aka medical/chemical abortion) is currently the fastest-growing form of abortion in the United States today. This article outlines what a medical abortion is, how it works, the FDA, warning signs, abuse and how a chemical abortion can be stopped through abortion pill reversal. Information is critical for everyone to understand more about this abortion drug.
Key Takeaways
- How Does the Abortion Pill Work
- 1st step: Mifepristone – How it Works
- 2nd step: Misoprostol – How it Works
- What to Expect When Taking the Abortion Pill: A True Story
- Risks / Warning Signs
- Not like a Tylenol
- Emergency Visits up 11%
- Ectopic Pregnancy and the Pill
- Online Abortion Pill Safety
- The Generic Pill
- Concerns about FDA Approval
- Mental Health and Abortion
- Seeing the Fetus After an Abortion
- Abuse of the Abortion Pill
- Abortion Pill Reversal
- Summary
How Does The Abortion Pill Work?
Ultimately, a medical abortion occurs after taking two different types of pills.
Mifepristone
(Mifeprex) blocks progesterone, a hormone essential for a healthy pregnancy. Originally called RU-486, it was approved for abortion in 2000. Since then, the generic name mifepristone or the trade name Mifeprex (also known as Cytotec) has been used.
According to the Mayo Clinic, Mifeprex blocks progesterone, the hormone that sustains and nourishes a developing embryo. Without progesterone, the uterine lining thins, the blood supply decreases, and oxygen and nutrients to the embryo are cut off.
- The first pill is taken orally. Abortion providers suggest taking something for pain before starting the first pill.
What does mifepristone do to the embryo? Mifepristone blocks the effects of progesterone, the female hormone vital for pregnancy. This essential hormone causes the placenta to adhere firmly to the uterine lining. A very close connection between the placenta and the lining of the uterus is essential for the embryo, and later fetus, to receive oxygen, water, and nutrients. By blocking progesterone, mifepristone has several effects, most notably the separation of the placenta from the uterine lining. With that, the lifeline is cut—fluid and nutrition can no longer reach the preborn baby. This is the primary cause of the death of a preborn baby.
Misoprostol
The next step is to take misoprostol pills 24–48 hours after mifepristone. They soften the cervix and cause uterine contractions, expelling the baby and pregnancy tissue from the uterus. In short, misoprostol induces early labor.
- Works similarly to induced early labor or miscarriage.
- These four pills, or more, are taken buccally, sublingually or vaginally (though vaginal use has an increased risk of Clostridium sordellii infection).
- Conflicting reports on the severity of cramping and blood exist.
Together, these pills work to stop the growth of the pregnancy before inducing labor. Dr. Lile (board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology) discusses medical abortion in the video below. He shares the information that many do not receive:
More Interviews with Dr. Lile:
What to Expect When Taking the Abortion Pill
The process of a chemical abortion unfolds in three stages:
- Step 1: A woman gets the first pill, sometimes from a clinic that watches her take the pill and sometimes through the mail. She takes the pill.
- Step 2: Common symptoms begin shortly after taking the first pill, including:
- Severe abdominal cramping usually within 2–6 hours, though it can take longer.
- Heavy bleeding for several hours after the first pill is taken. Pads are recommended to track blood loss and clotting.
- There is pain and sometimes nausea.
- Step 3: 24-48 hours later, Misoprostol is taken at home.
- 90% of women describe the pain as moderate to severe, and half of them say it is worse than they expected.
- Passing clots, tissue and embryo. Some women report seeing the intact baby.
- Vaginal bleeding or spotting for 9-16 days. 8% of women bleed for 30 days or more.
- Anxiety
- Blurred vision
- Chills
- Cold sweats
- Coma
- Confusion
- Cool, pale skin
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Fast heartbeat
- Headache
- Increased hunger
- Nausea
- Nervousness
- Nightmares
- Seizures
- Shakiness
- Slurred speech
- Swelling
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
I Took the Abortion Pill - 7 1/2 Weeks Pregnant
by Rebekah Hagan with Suzanne Gosselin
I sat in my car, tears streaming down my face. I had just walked out of Planned Parenthood after taking the “abortion pill.” Initiating a chemical abortion had been simple—check some boxes regarding my medical history and sign my name a few times, affirming I wanted to have the abortion. In a small exam room, I swallowed the mifepristone pill (also called RU-486) in front of a watching nurse.
Back in my car, I rummaged through the brown paper bag I’d received, containing the pills I would use to complete my abortion 24 hours later. The second medication, misoprostol (also known as Cytotec), would induce active labor, causing my body to expel what they’d referred to as a “pregnancy.”
“The process will be very natural,” the nurse had explained, “much like your regular menstrual cycle. You should only be concerned if you are passing blood clots larger than the size of a lemon.”
Large Blood Clots
Her words replayed in my mind, and fear seized my heart. Blood clots as large as my fist? Suddenly, I had another horrible thought. Exactly one year earlier, I had been in active labor with my oldest son. Tomorrow, the day I planned to complete my abortion, would be his first birthday.
I’m never going to be able to forget this day, I thought. It would be a day commemorating joy and heartbreak—joy over bringing one baby into the world and heartache overtaking another one out of it.
Difficulty With Family
I grew up the youngest of four sisters in a conservative Christian home. There were unspoken expectations for moral behavior and refraining from sex before marriage. An unplanned pregnancy with a boyfriend did not fit within those expectations. Because my parents and I never had those tough conversations, I didn’t view them as authorities on those subjects. At 17, I found I was pregnant. Despite my fear of the unknown, I had hope and chose life for my baby.
When faced with the reality that their baby was having a baby, my parents were shocked and angry. The anger eventually turned to support, though my dad made it clear that a repeat occurrence was not an option. This was a one-time extension of grace, and I could not let it happen again. With their help, I graduated from high school, delivered my son and began college at a local university. Things seemed to be looking up, at least on the outside.
Unsafe Relationship
Behind closed doors, my on-again-off-again relationship had become abusive and unsafe and I knew it had to end. Living under my parents’ roof, I started life as a single mom. However, just a few days after ending that abusive relationship, I discovered I was pregnant again. This time, I had no hope. I went into crisis-survival mode and convinced myself to take swift action before anyone discovered my secret.
The narrative surrounding chemical abortion is that it’s a simple, convenient solution to an unwanted pregnancy. “Take these pills, and your pregnancy—and your problems—will magically go away.” Desperate for a way out, I believed it was a compassionate, responsible choice.
So far, I’d defied the odds, finishing high school and getting into college. My parents were proud of me, and I had just regained their trust. I believed the news of another unplanned pregnancy would cost me my education, my dreams and even my family.
You Versus the Baby
I was desperate to preserve the life I was creating for myself and my almost 1-year-old son, and I questioned the quality of life we would have if I brought another child into this world. I envisioned us being alone, broke and homeless, and my children growing up without a father. Amid this panic, the abortion industry pitted me against my own child, telling me I had to choose between the two.
A Choice, A Regret
I had fewer than two weeks remaining to choose a chemical abortion. I was warned that if I didn’t decide quickly, time would run out, and a surgical abortion—something I knew I could never go through with—would be my only option.
Believing hope was waiting on the other side of this choice, I swallowed the first abortion pill. Only moments later, regret set in. I was angry at myself and felt duped. I sensed this was bigger than an abortion doctor misleading me; this was a battle of good versus evil, light versus darkness. I had been walking down a dark path, looking for anything that appeared to be light and hope. I had followed what I’d mistakenly thought was light and made my choice. And in that moment, it was as if Satan blew out the candle and said, “Gotcha! Now you’ll know shame, grief and regret for the rest of your life.”
I suddenly understood how far I had strayed. But there was no going back. If I didn’t take the second set of pills, the abortion clinic doctor had said, there would be a risk of fetal anomalies.
“Lord,” I prayed, “please help me find a way out of this. Even if there is no way, please forgive me, and help me to forgive myself.”
A Way of Escape
After I prayed, I began searching the internet for what to do if I didn’t want to complete my chemical abortion. I scrolled through pages of search results until I came across an advertisement that offered hope and the possibility of reversing the effects of the abortion pill, a protocol called Abortion Pill Reversal (APR). The website had just launched, and the information was new. I didn’t know what to expect, but I was desperate for a chance to save my baby.
I called the number and spoke to a kind nurse manager at a pregnancy center. I’ll never forget the compassion in her voice as she asked questions about what had led me to this point. She began to explain how the abortion pill works, and I was shocked. I hadn’t been told any of the details.
What is Abortion Pill Reversal?
“The pill you took is designed to deprive your body and your baby of progesterone,” she explained. “If we can get progesterone back into your body, there is a chance your pregnancy can continue, and you can give birth to a healthy baby.”
The center connected me with a doctor two hours away from my home in Northern California who could administer the protocol. Within 24 hours of taking the abortion pill, I started the APR progesterone regimen, which would last for several weeks.
When my parents found out about my second pregnancy, they were as angry as I expected. But my dad’s wrath softened when he learned that I could have been upstairs in his own home aborting his grandchild. Both of my parents were shocked to learn they had been cut out of the equation. That shock turned to compassion and, eventually, support. Though there were no guarantees, the abortion pill reversal protocol was effective, and in October 2013, I gave birth to a healthy baby boy.
Women Like Me
Through my story, the Lord put me on a path to serve in the pregnancy-help field. Over the past decade, I’ve dedicated myself to this mission, working in pregnancy centers and pro-life nonprofit organizations. I’ve met women facing situations like mine and noticed a gap between those women and the supporters who sustain these valuable ministries. I observed that even well-meaning believers didn’t fully understand who was walking through our doors and why.
Our pregnancy center clients weren’t primarily women from low-income areas lacking education or a Christian upbringing. These were women like me from local churches and families. Through sharing my story, I was able to say, “I’m not an exception. This is happening in our community, and we need to approach the abortion issue with compassion and conviction.”
What is a Chemical Abortion?
Chemical abortion, also known as the abortion pill, which is not carefully regulated and can pose health risks to the mother, is marketed as safe, convenient and affordable. With widespread accessibility through telehealth and mail-order pharmacies, chemical abortions now make up 63% of all U.S. abortions. Young, vulnerable people are being deceived, and the lives of preborn children are at risk.
Today, I speak frequently at churches and on behalf of pregnancy help organizations about chemical abortion and Abortion Pill Reversal. Through my story, I seek to illuminate the mindset of women experiencing unplanned pregnancies, the lies the industry is telling them and how pregnancy centers provide a lifeline to these women and their babies. The pain of an unplanned pregnancy brought me to the pregnancy-help field, but passion has kept me here. I will continue to use my story of a second chance at choice, to glorify God and help others choose life.
Risks of the Abortion Pill
There are risks to taking the abortion pill that many may not know about. Listed are possible complications.
- Incomplete abortion or retained tissue is a risk. Around 2-4% of women need a surgical procedure or additional doses of the abortion pill because the abortion was not complete.
- One review of 45,000 chemical abortions found that almost 5% failed, requiring surgery, and 1% did not terminate the baby’s life.
- A second review of 18,000 cases found nearly 8% failed in the first trimester, and almost 40% failed in the 2nd trimester.
- Heavy bleeding (may require a D&C)
- Mifepristone also inhibits contraction of uterine blood vessels, predisposing a woman to hemorrhage with possible transfusion needed.
- Allergic reaction
- Digestive issues
- Infection: fever >24–48 hours or foul odor
- Some women report psychological after-effects such as depression or PTSD, though experiences vary.
- The side effects of cramping, vaginal bleeding, nausea, weakness, fever, chills, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, and dizziness occur in 99% of patients, which are likely to contribute to the higher rates of psychological distress associated with chemical abortions, as does the possibility of being exposed to a view of the aborted fetus.
- Another study surveying volunteers a few hours and six weeks after their abortions found that 38% of the women had symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and that the risk was significantly greater after a chemical abortion compared to a surgical abortion. These findings are consistent with the theory that chemical abortions are more psychologically stressful because women are more likely to see blood and products of conception. By taking the medication directly, women cannot shift blame for the abortion to the surgeon who “did it” to them, and the abortion process is much more prolonged.
- When the FDA loosened its restrictions in 2016, allowing the gestational age limit to be extended from 7 to 10 weeks, the predictable increase in failure rates followed, rising from a 2% failure rate before 7 weeks to 7% by 10 weeks.
Warning Signs Requiring Immediate Care
With this in mind, more severe symptoms may occur. These symptoms may be signs of life-threatening issues. While tough symptoms are a part of the medical abortion process, a client should contact a professional immediately if they experience:
- Heavy bleeding that soaks through two thick, full-sized sanitary pad per hour for two hours
- Persistent or worsening stomach pain or discomfort
- Weakness, dizziness or fainting
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea, with or without fever
- Fever of 100.4° or higher for more than four hours.
The Abortion Pill is NOT as Safe as Tylenol
Tylenol is very different from the abortion pill. Therefore, it seems ludicrous for people to compare the two.
However, there has been a study that reviewed 865,727 insurance claims from 2017 to 2023, where women reported taking the abortion pill.
- EMERGENCY VISITS ROSE TO 11%. Of those women who made an insurance claim,10.93% experienced sepsis, infection, hemorrhaging or another serious adverse event within 45 days following a mifepristone abortion.
- The higher risks associated with Mifepristone/misoprostol abortions may result from potent suppression of the immune system by both medications, thereby increasing the risk of infection and possible sepsis. Mifepristone also inhibits the contraction of uterine blood vessels, predisposing one to hemorrhage with a possible transfusion needed. If the pregnancy tissue is not completely expelled, there is an increased risk of both hemorrhage and infection, and this often requires surgical completion.
- The real-world rate of serious adverse events following mifepristone abortions is at least 22 times as high as the summary figure of “less than 0.5 percent” in clinical trials reported on the drug label.
- A record linkage study of all abortions in Finland (surgical n=20,251, medical n=22,368) found that 20.0% of women undergoing mifepristone-induced abortions experienced adverse events, including 15.6% suffering hemorrhage, 5.9% requiring surgical intervention, and nine deaths per 100,000 abortions.
- 1 in 20 women needs emergency care. It often takes 3 ER visits to obtain the needed care. A large part of the multiple visits is the advice women are given to say it is a miscarriage and not a medical abortion. This does not give the physician the information they need. It is not illegal in any state to help a woman with a botched abortion. Misdiagnosing an abortion as a miscarriage (which happens 60% of the time) increases the risk of multiple hospitalizations and surgeries.
How the Abortion Pill Works
As a review, the abortion pill is actually a combination of two pills – mifepristone and misoprostol.
When a woman is pregnant, her body releases a hormone called progesterone. It’s her body’s way of seeing the pregnancy and coming in to support it and keep it healthy. The first of the two-pill regimen – mifepristone – blocks the effects of the progesterone. This essentially cuts off nutrients to the fetus, stopping it from growing.
With the pregnancy still in the uterus, the second pills (taken the next day) causes contractions. This sets in motion what some doctors call “early delivery” and is similar to a miscarriage. Because the process is so intense, having an at-home abortion through the abortion pill can be traumatic.
Ectopic Pregnancy Concerns
It is critical to have an ultrasound before taking the abortion pill to confirm:
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy location
- Gestational age
Why are these things so important? First, why would a woman introduce potent drugs to her system unless needed? Both mifepristone and misoprostol have been associated with clinically significant immune suppression. Therefore, avoidance of misoprostol is a health benefit for women. With that in mind, a woman should confirm her pregnancy before taking the abortion pill. Second, a woman may not be confident in the gestational age of her pregnancy. This is very important, according to the FDA, a woman should not take the abortion pill after 10 weeks of pregnancy.
Lastly, the woman should know where the pregnancy is located because an ectopic pregnancy happens in two percent of all pregnancies. An ectopic pregnancy can give positive results on a pregnancy test. Yet, the embryo is growing in the fallopian tube rather than the uterus. The abortion pill can not end a pregnancy in the fallopian tubes.
Therefore, the embryo will continue to grow, causing the tube to burst. If a woman is unaware of the ectopic pregnancy, the cramping and abdominal pain that are normal after taking the abortion pill could be mistaken for abortion pill symptoms and not an ectopic pregnancy, which could be fatal. Dealing with an ectopic pregnancy is NOT an abortion. It is a life-saving procedure for the mother’s health.
Online Abortion Pill Safety
There are a few key differences in getting the abortion pills online versus in a doctor’s office. For one, some risks come along with not having an in-person visit before getting the pill, such as not knowing the gestational age of the fetus. Many pregnant women do not accurately estimate their gestational age, and chemical abortion complications increase as the pregnancy advances.
Second, only an ultrasound can rule out an ectopic pregnancy. Mifepristone cannot treat an ectopic pregnancy and can mask the symptoms of tubal rupture, putting women at risk of severe bleeding and death. Approximately 2% of all pregnancies are ectopic, and half of the women have no risk factors. (See Ectopic Pregnancy section.)
Thirdly, if an Rh-negative woman is not administered Rhogam at the time of her chemical abortion, she could experience isoimmunization, which would pose serious risks to future pregnancies.
Next, a provider is ethically obligated to provide surgical intervention in the 5-8% of cases where chemical abortion fails. Without a physician-patient relationship or proximity to emergency care, a woman experiencing these common complications finds herself abandoned and at high risk for adverse events. This is a significant concern for pills that are bought online. They do not include care from nearby doctors.
Finally, ordering pills online can be counterfeit, contaminated or mislabeled making them ineffective and dangerous. It is essential to go to a certified healthcare provider.
The New Generic Abortion Pill
The FDA approved a new generic abortion drug produced by Evita Solutions on September 30, 2025. Unfortunately, there are concerns that this new drug is not safe for women. The FDA approved it without new safety studies or re-evaluation of concerns with the current abortion pill. Missouri Attorney General Catherine L. Hanaway has filed a challenge. Missouri, Kansas and Idaho are asking the court to block this new generic mifepristone, restore pre-2016 safety standards, and stop drug manufacturers and distributors from mailing abortion drugs. More testing needs to be done before women take this drug.
Dr. Skop shares, “In over 30 years of experience as an OB-GYN, I’ve seen firsthand the devastating effects abortion drugs have on both of my patients, a mother and her unborn baby. I have cared for many women in the ER suffering from complications of these dangerous drugs, including retained tissue, infection and hemorrhage, sometimes requiring emergency surgery. Abortion advocates removed doctors from the picture, pushing women to suffer their abortions at home and many times alone, which puts their lives at risk. We must find ways to serve pregnant women with love and compassion when they are facing an unexpected pregnancy.”
Concerns About FDA Approval
There are serious discrepancies between the FDA’s approval and other independent tests of the abortion pill. One concern is that the FDA relied on 10 clinical trials with 30,966 participants. This test showed that less than 0.5 percent of women experienced adverse reactions. However, another test of 865,727 insurance claims showed that 10.93 percent of women had severe adverse conditions. This is 22 times higher than the figure reported on the drug label. This should be investigated, but so far, the FDA has not taken further steps.
Another concern is the relaxing of regulations around the abortion pill by the FDA. In 2000, the FDA required:
- Three office visits by the patient
- Mifeprex could only be prescribed by a physician who read and understood the prescribing information.
- Mifeprex could only be administered in a clinic, medical office or hospital, or under the supervision of a physician who could verify the gestational age of an embryo and check for an ectopic pregnancy.
- Physicians must be able to provide surgical intervention in cases of incomplete abortions or severe bleeding. They should ensure patients have access to medical facilities to provide blood transfusions and resuscitation, if necessary.
Now, since 2023, under the current Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS), the FDA has fewer requirements:
- The gestational age of the embryo that could be aborted moved from 6 weeks to 10 weeks.
- Only one telehealth visit is needed with any healthcare provider (not necessarily a physician)
- A woman may self-administer drugs received through the mail.
- A prescriber need not report any adverse events unless the woman dies.
According to the Ethics and Public Policy Center, the research shows, “Unequivocally, that mifepristone abortion, as currently practiced in the U.S., is considerably more dangerous to women than is represented on the FDA-approved drug label. The FDA should immediately reinstate its earlier, stronger patient safety protocols to ensure that physicians are responsible for women who take mifepristone under their care, and mandate full reporting of its side effects.”
Mental Health and Abortion
There is evidence that women who have had an abortion have negative feelings, including regret. Abortions at least contribute to (if not solely cause) clinically significant mental health problems. Moreover, the best evidence shows that prior mental health issues cannot fully explain these adverse effects.
Abortion Pill Trauma
There are several real-life stories of trauma that women share after taking the abortion pill by Live Action:
- Natalia shares that she wanted the father of the baby to say they could keep the baby, but he did not. After taking the pill she passed the baby into the toilet and was devastated.
- Kirstie knew she didn’t want to take the pill, but when it took effect, she said it was like a scene in a horror movie. She shares how you are supposed to feel like the abortion is done in the comfort of your own home, “But then you’ve got the memory of the loss of your child in your own home forever. So, now, to me, my home is not my home. Not my happy, safe place. It’s the place where they took away my child.”
- Salome shares that she saw her child, and how the reality of it sank in when she saw the baby in the shower. “I couldn’t believe what I was looking at. It was the most beautiful thing that I had ever created, and I destroyed it.”
- Leslie shares how the pain was so severe. It was more like labor contractions than normal cramps. She was bleeding, vomiting and shaking all over at the same time. A blood clot blocked the drain. “Not knowing what else to do, I bent down and scooped [the clot] out of the drain with my bare hands and, sobbing, flushed it down the toilet. Chemical abortion is an abortion, and it is an incredibly terrifying, isolating and painful experience. It should not be downplayed as similar to a heavy period or an early miscarriage. I’ve had both. The chemical abortion was a violent, unnatural pain.”
Abuse of the Abortion Pill
Some women have had forced abortions. This injustice is ordinary among women enslaved in sex trafficking. Similarly, abortions are frequently forced on victims of incest and rape. Even when there is no criminal conduct, as many as 64% of American women who acknowledge a history of abortion report having felt pressured to abort by others; this pressure typically comes from their male partners, parents, employers and social services officials.
The degree of pressure can vary from simply withholding support for having the child to threats of abandonment to violent verbal and physical abuse. In some cases, women have been surreptitiously given abortion-inducing drugs by their male partners. Mifepristone, available as an over-the-counter medication with no review on who is getting it, would increase the likelihood of engaging in this crime.
Real Life Stories:
- Mother forced her teen daughter to take the abortion pill.
- A New York doctor is accused of causing his girlfriend to lose her baby by spiking her drink with an abortion pill.
- Man is indicted for slipping abortion drug into wife’s drink.
- Boyfriend gave abortion pills instead of vitamins for pregnancy.
Risks of At-Home Abortion
By skipping an in-person exam, risks increase, such as:
- Dating a pregnancy incorrectly, which risks severe complications if taken after the 10-week limit from the FDA.
- Having an ectopic pregnancy, which risks missing the window for potentially life-saving treatment.
- Isolation during a traumatic procedure, which risks depression and suicidal thoughts (these are already extremely high after an abortion) and encourages a woman to go through it alone.
- Not seeing an ultrasound, which risks pressure into an abortion decision without knowing what’s going on in a woman’s body
Review of Complications of At-Home Abortion
The safety of the abortion pill online is minimal at best. While removing mandatory doctor’s appointments can be convenient, it also removes essential medical services from the abortion process. For example, someone can test positive on a pregnancy test but not know they have an ectopic pregnancy – which is dangerous and potentially life-threatening. Forgoing an ultrasound and having an at-home abortion leaves a big risk of missing an ectopic pregnancy and not getting life-saving treatment in time.
Additionally, abortion complications are very common with the pill – about one in three women experience mild to severe physical side effects. In fact, the abortion pill actually has four times the amount of complications than surgical abortion. The abortion pill process should have more medical supervision, not less.
And this doesn’t even include psychological side effects: depression, nightmares and regret follow roughly one-third of abortions. There is also a double risk of suicide and five times the risk of substance abuse compared to someone who miscarries. Experiencing such a physically and emotionally heavy procedure alone would make it even harder than it already is and has the potential to harm your physical, emotional and mental health.
Abortion Pill Reversal: Change is Possible
If you have only taken the first abortion pill, reversal is possible! The process begins by contacting a medical professional who has been trained in the reversal process. Equally important is how quickly you seek help. With this in mind, the earlier you contact a medical professional, the better.
A medical professional in your area can be found via the abortion pill reversal hotline: 1-(877)-558-0333.
Many lives have been saved through abortion pill reversal. It’s safe, effective, and ministered under the care of a medical professional.
Some women begin the chemical-abortion process but quickly regret their decision. Because mifepristone works by blocking the hormone progesterone, physicians had great success by giving her multiple doses of progesterone within 48 hours after mifepristone had been taken.
Natural progesterone has been used safely since the 1950s to support pregnancy, regulate menstrual cycles, and prevent certain complications. Early research shows that when reversal treatment begins promptly, within 48 hours many pregnancies continue. One study reported about a 66% success rate using the most effective protocol. Over 7,000 healthy children have been born through abortion pill reversal.
This work has been recognized and endorsed by several pro-life professional groups, including the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians & Gynecologists.
If you know someone who needs to find out more information, go to:
- abortionpillreversal.com
- Call (877) 558-0333.
Summary
Women deserve full, balanced information—not minimized risks, not pressure, not silence. Current research suggests that chemical abortion carries risks that are often under-communicated. Stronger medical screening, ultrasound access, complete complication reporting, and doctor-patient oversight may reduce harm and help women make informed decisions. Healthcare should protect women not just physically, but mentally and emotionally, and respond with compassion when the unexpected happens.
Every woman deserves accurate science, thoughtful counseling, emotional support, and medical care she can trust. Decisions made under stress, isolation, or incomplete information may leave lasting wounds. Our goal should be healthcare that prioritizes women’s long-term safety, dignity, and wellbeing—because women deserve nothing less.
