Mifepristone is given orally at a clinic visit. Two days later, the woman returns to the clinic where she takes misoprostol orally and then stays at the clinic under observation for up to four hours. A follow up visit is scheduled. The procedure is repeated immediately if there are signs of incomplete abortion. Surgical abortion is standard for failed procedures.
Surgical abortion is standard for failed procedures.
Common side effects include abdominal cramping or pain and menstrual-like bleeding. Major complications are rare and include uterine or cervical perforation, pelvic infection and excessive bleeding. The most common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, excessive abdominal cramping or pain, hot flashes, vomiting, or excessive vaginal bleeding. Rare complications include anemia and other blood problems. The most common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, excessive abdominal cramping or pain, hot flashes, vomiting, vaginal bleeding, and fatigue.