You’re faced with an unexpected pregnancy and need answers. Scared and overwhelmed, you choose abortion, and because you’re fewer than 10 weeks along, you turn to medical abortion.
You take mifepristone, the first medication in the abortion pill regimen, but you feel a wave of instant regret. Is there anything you can do to save this pregnancy?
With swift action, you may be able to reverse mifepristone’s effects. A protocol called abortion pill rescue offers the possibility of helping you continue your pregnancy. Keep reading below to learn more.
What Does Progesterone Do?
The abortion pill rescue process is relatively simple. A medical provider will give you progesterone to be taken orally, vaginally, or by injection.
Progesterone is a hormone that helps sustain a growing pregnancy. It has supported pregnancies for over 50 years and may be able to help you counteract the effects of mifepristone.
One study showed that progesterone successfully saved pregnancies in 64% of cases (when injected intramuscularly), but this statistic decreases the longer you wait to obtain it.
The hormone is not known to cause any birth defects at a rate higher than that of the general population, meaning it is safe and effective.
However, it is important to note that using mifepristone without misoprostol can cause severe bleeding, which may require you to be hospitalized. It is vital to consider since this can occur regardless of whether you take progesterone.
I Regret My Decision. What Do I Do Now?
The best way to prevent regret after taking mifepristone is by carefully reviewing your pregnancy options before you make that crucial decision. But if you have taken mifepristone and need help, resources are available.
The Abortion Pill Rescue Network can connect you to prescribers in your community, provide a listening ear, and offer continual support.
For more information about the abortion pill rescue process, reach out to Assure Pregnancy Clinic today. We’ll provide the answers you need.