Medical abortion, also known as a chemical abortion or the abortion pill method, works to end a pregnancy. Two forms of medication are taken in the process: mifepristone and misoprostol.
Mifepristone prevents the embryo from implanting or growing, while misoprostol causes the uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy.
It’s safer and most effective for a woman to have a medical abortion during the first trimester of her pregnancy. Afterward, your only other abortion option is a surgical abortion.
Medical abortion is a serious decision and if you’re considering this procedure, make sure you understand the risks.