Eligibility of the abortion pill depends on multiple different factors, including how far along you are and the health of your pregnancy. Get answers with our pregnancy services at Oasis Medical Center today. We’re here to help you address your concerns.
What is the Abortion Pill?
The abortion pill, also called medical abortion, is a series of two powerful drugs that work to terminate an existing pregnancy.
Mifepristone, the first drug, blocks the hormone progesterone to terminate the pregnancy. Second, misoprostol causes the uterus to contract and empty the uterus of all pregnancy-related tissues through abdominal cramping and vaginal bleeding.
Some possible risks from the Cleveland Clinic for the abortion pill include:
- The body not releasing all pregnancy tissue in the uterus, also called an incomplete abortion. This may require surgical abortion.
- An ongoing pregnancy if the procedure doesn’t work.
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding.
- Infection.
- Fever.
- Digestive symptoms such as upset stomach.
Understand Your Pregnancy Details
Know if you’re eligible for the abortion pill by understanding your pregnancy details. The abortion pill is only recommended by the FDA for women through 10 weeks of pregnancy.
Start with medical-grade pregnancy testing to be sure of your pregnancy. Next, determine your next steps with an ultrasound. An ultrasound will confirm three important details of pregnancy, including:
- How far along you are (gestational age)
- The location of your pregnancy (whether it’s located within your uterus or it’s ectopic)
- If your pregnancy is viable (has a heartbeat and is progressing)
An ultrasound can alert you to any possible pregnancy complications, such as ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage.
You May Not be Eligible
The Cleveland Clinic shares that medical abortion isn’t an option if you:
- Are too far along in your pregnancy.
- Are allergic to the medications used.
- Have a pregnancy outside of your uterus (ectopic pregnancy).
- Use long-term corticosteroids.
- Have an intrauterine device (IUD). (A medical abortion is an option if you have it removed.)
- Have a blood clotting disorder, significant anemia or chronic adrenal failure.
- Don’t have access to emergency care.
No-Cost Pregnancy Services
Start with pregnancy confirmation today at Oasis Medical Center. We offer a safe space to explore your pregnancy options.
First, confirm your pregnancy with our medical-grade urine pregnancy tests. If you receive a positive test result with us, one of our medical professionals will offer a limited OB ultrasound as your next step.
Schedule a no-cost and confidential appointment today! You are not alone.
*All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
