5 Abortion Pill Facts That Will Set the Record Straight

Are you in the early stages of pregnancy and considering an abortion?

If so, you may qualify for the abortion pill instead of getting a surgical procedure.

he “abortion pill” is also known as a medical abortion, not to be confused with a surgical abortion.

During a medical abortion, the hormone known as progesterone is prevented from reaching the uterus. Since the uterus needs progesterone for a pregnancy to develop, the pill effectively terminates the pregnancy by discontinuing it.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of myths out there about the abortion pill. But this is an important alternative to surgery and you deserve nothing less than the truth.

It’s important to note that during a medical abortion, women will experience vaginal bleeding and cramping because the uterus lining has to flush out of the body. This is essentially the same as experiencing a miscarriage.

common minor you may experience could be minor spot bleeding and nausea.

The doctor may prescribe an over-the-counter pain medication for discomforts, such as ibuprofen, Advil, or Tylenol.

One of the biggest myths about abortion pills is that they’re used as an alternative to daily birth control pills like Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Yaz, or Estrostep for example.