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The Abortion Pill
The abortion pill (used in chemical abortion) is actually two drugs, usually taken separately. The first pill, Mifeprex™(mifepristone), also known as RU-486, blocks the hormone progesterone, which is needed for pregnancy to continue. When used together with the second pill, Misoprostol, it will end an early pregnancy (70 days or less since the first day of the last menstrual period, or “10 wks LMP”).
Risks include seeing embryonic parts expelled, possible life-threatening infection known as sepsis (severe systemic infection), in some cases, failure to abort (which may require an additional surgical procedure to complete the abortion), undiagnosed ectopic pregnancy, and possible hemorrhaging.
Information is lacking about the long-term mental health effects of chemical abortion, and in particular, how women are affected by giving themselves an abortion, and seeing fetal parts expelled.
According to the FDA, some women should not take Mifeprex™. No one should take Mifeprex™ if it has been more than 70 days since the first day of her last menstrual period, or if she
- has an ectopic pregnancy (a pregnancy outside of the uterus)
- has problems with the adrenal glands (the glands near the kidneys)
- is currently being treated with long-term corticosteroid therapy (medications)
- has had an allergic reaction to mifepristone, misoprostol, or similar drugs
- has bleeding problems, or is taking anticoagulant (blood-thinning) drug products
- has inherited porphyria
- has an intrauterine device (IUD) in place. (It must be removed before taking Mifeprex™.)
Before considering the abortion pill or any other medication, get information from a trusted source, so that you understand how it works and the possible side effects. Women have trusted the HOPE Pregnancy Center for pregnancy decisions since 2010.
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What If I Have Second Thoughts?
Do you regret taking the first abortion pill? It may not be too late to save your pregnancy. If you’ve only taken the first abortion pill, you may be able to reverse its effects, following the abortion pill reversal process. But you must act quickly!
Over 2,000 women have successfully continued their pregnancies and given birth to healthy babies. You should have the assistance of a medical professional. Call 877-558-0333 now! For more information, go to www.abortionpillreversal.com, or call 877-558-0333.
HOPE Pregnancy Center does not perform or refer for abortions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
All the HOPE Center services are free of charge.
Approximately 45-60 minutes to allow you to ask questions and understand your options.
No, you may come in to the HOPE center alone or with a friend. Even though you are a minor, you have the right to confidential help, except in those cases where mandatory reporting applies, such as suicide risk. We will not provide your records to any person without written authorization from you.
The HOPE Center wants to make sure we have a special time set aside to talk with you, so it’s usually best to have an appointment. However, if you are unable to make an appointment, you may walk in Monday – Friday between 9:00 – 5:00 pm.
Yes! It’s important to have the support of friends or family during an uncertain time.
Any and all information shared with the HOPE Center will be kept in the strictest confidence except as required by Pennsylvania law or as required for the protection of yourself or others. You don’t have to worry if your family or friends will find out. We’ll do everything we can to protect your privacy.
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Make an appointment today to get answers to your questions about pregnancy and abortion