Abortion pills are medications used to end an early pregnancy (usually up to 10–12 weeks).
They’re often called a **medical abortion** and typically involve two medicines:
1. **Mifepristone** – blocks the hormone progesterone, which is necessary for pregnancy to continue.
2. **Misoprostol** – causes the uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy tissue.
**How it works (simplified process)**
* **Step 1:** Take **Mifepristone** orally. This stops the pregnancy from developing.
* **Step 2 (24–48 hours later):** Take **Misoprostol** (either buccally – in the cheek, sublingually – under the tongue, or vaginally).
* **Step 3:** Within hours, cramping and bleeding start, similar to a heavy period or miscarriage.
**Common side effects**
* Bleeding (often heavy for a few hours)
* Cramps
* Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
* Mild fever or chills
**Effectiveness**
* About **95–98% effective** when taken correctly in early pregnancy.
* If it fails, a surgical abortion may be needed.
**Important notes**
* Should only be taken under medical supervision.
* Not safe for pregnancies beyond the recommended weeks.
* Seek immediate help if bleeding is very heavy (soaking more than 2 pads per hour for 2+ hours), fever lasts more than 24 hours, or severe pain persists.
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