Thinking Abortion Pill
Know the Facts Before You decide
Thinking Abortion Pill
Know the Facts Before You decide
What Is The Abortion Pill in Los Angeles, CA?
The abortion pill is a medical abortion that is also known as RU-486. This type of abortion uses two drugs – Mifeprex™(mifepristone) and Misoprostol. Mifeprex™ blocks the progesterone hormone which is needed for pregnancy to continue. When used together with Misoprostol, it will end an early pregnancy (70 days or less since the first day of the last menstrual period or 10 wks LMP).
How Is It Taken?
The FDA has approved a dosing regimen:
- On Day One: 200 mg of Mifeprex™ taken by mouth
- 24 to 48 hours after taking Mifeprex™: 800 mcg of misoprostol taken buccally (in the cheek pouch), at a location appropriate for the patient
- About seven to fourteen days after taking Mifeprex™: follow-up with the healthcare provider
The documented side effects of the abortion pill include abdominal pain, severe cramping, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, dizziness, fever and chills.
Risks include seeing embryonic parts expelled, possible life-threatening infection known as sepsis (severe systemic infection), some fail to abort (which may require an additional surgical abortion procedure to complete the termination), undiagnosed ectopic pregnancy, possible hemorrhaging.
Information is lacking about the long-term mental health effects of medical abortion, particularly, how women feel about giving themselves an abortion, and seeing fetal parts expelled.
According to the FDA, some women should not take Mifeprex™. A woman should not 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™)
Women who have taken Mifeprex™ should follow their healthcare provider’s instructions including the associated risks and complications that can occur such as:
- Sustained fever, severe abdominal pain, prolonged heavy bleeding, or fainting.
- Abdominal pain or discomfort, or general malaise (“feeling sick,” including weakness, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, with or without fever)
Though not as common, other medical abortions include methotrexate, misoprostol, or lethal injections for late-term abortions. Each comes with their own procedures and risks.
Before taking the Abortion Pill or any other medication in Los Angeles, get information from a trusted source so that you understand how it works and the possible side effects.
Pregnancy offers excitement and sometimes fear. If you are experiencing a difficult time in your life and are contemplating your options, we are here for you. We have served thousands of women in your situation.
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What If I Have Second Thoughts?
Are you having second thoughts or regrets about your abortion decision? It may not be too late to change your mind. If you’ve taken the first dose of the abortion pill, Mifepristone (Mifeprex or RU-486) there is an effective process for reversing the procedure, called abortion pill reversal. The process uses the progesterone hormone, which has shown to counteract the effects of the abortion pill.
Women have successfully continued their pregnancies and given birth to healthy babies after reversal progesterone treatment was given under doctor’s care. Any attempts to counteract the abortion pill should not be done without the assistance of a medical professional. For more information go to: www.abortionpillreversal.com or call 877-558-0333.
Pregnancy offers excitement and sometimes fear. If you are experiencing a difficult time in your life and are contemplating your options, we are here for you. We have served thousands of women in your situation.
Questions & Answers
Our free urine pregnancy tests are on a walk-in basis during office hours. For other services or to see the practitioner an appointment is needed. Same day appointments may be available.
Yes, we can discuss your options at your first visit or after an ultrasound when you know if the pregnancy is viable. (progressing)
No, we do not accept health insurance or AHCCCS. Office visits start at $35 plus an additional cost for added labs. See our fees page. Apple pay, credit, and cash are accepted. We do not offer payment plans.
Friends and family are welcome for pregnancy tests and ultrasound appointments. We have a strict privacy policy and will always speak to you alone first. This is the time to let us know anything private. For office visits or GYN services to ensure privacy we do not allow friends or family back, but they are welcome to stay in the waiting room.
Yes, we are HIPPA compliant and never share confidential information without your consent.
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