Considering the abortion pill?

Here’s what you need to know first.

How does the abortion pill work?

How late can you take the abortion pill?

The abortion pill can be taken up to 11 weeks of pregnancy. That is 2 and a half months (or 77 days) since the first day of your last menstrual period.

If you are past 11 weeks, the abortion pill becomes less effective. Serious risks and complications, like the need for emergency surgery to complete the procedure, are also more likely. Before you have an abortion, it is important to get an ultrasound to confirm how far along you are in your pregnancy.

How far along can I take the abortion pill?

Can you order an abortion pill?

For safety reasons, the FDA strongly advises against purchasing abortion pills online. Many online abortion pill providers are located outside of the United States, so the pills they provide may not meet FDA standards. These pills could be counterfeit, expired, or tampered with. [1]

How much is the abortion pill?

Abortion costs can range anywhere from $500-$2,000 in Rhode Island depending on what abortion you’re eligible for and what insurance you have.

We provide no-cost pregnancy evaluations so you can know the viability and gestational age of your pregnancy and options.

Do I need an ultrasound before taking the abortion pill?

For your health and safety, an ultrasound is a crucial first step before thinking about taking the abortion pill. An ultrasound can alert you of anything abnormal about your pregnancy which could affect the abortion pill process and your body. It also helps you determine what type of abortion you are eligible for.

Ultrasounds determine 3 things:

1. How far along you are

2. Whether the pregnancy is growing

3. If the pregnancy is viable (alive)

Without confirmation of how far along you are in your pregnancy, you might accidentally take the abortion pill past 11 weeks and risk serious complications.

An ultrasound can help you feel confident in what pregnancy options are best and safest for you.

Common Abortion Pill Side Effects

There are side effects with any medication or procedure. Common side effects of the abortion pills include [2]:

Cramping
Bleeding
Back pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Fever
Chills
Weakness
Dizziness
Headache
Read more about mifepristone and misoprostol side effects.

Do not hesitate to call your medical practitioner or seek medical attention immediately if you feel like something is wrong.

Does Harmony provide abortions?

We do not provide or refer for abortions. However, we do provide medically accurate information and education on abortion, pregnancy options, and resources available to you.

Sources:

[1] https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/information-about-mifepristone-medical-termination-pregnancy-through-ten-weeks-gestation

[2] https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/mifepristone-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20067123

Still Have Abortion Questions?

Here are some common questions women ask.

How much is the abortion pill?

The abortion pill ranges in price from $500-$800. This might not include clinic fees or additional testing that should be done beforehand. Harmony Women’s Care offers no-cost pregnancy evaluations, a crucial first step before any abortion procedure or pill.

Do abortion pills always work?

When used within the recommended time frame (up to 10 weeks), it is 96% effective. The further along you are the less effective it is and the more complications can arise, like heavy bleeding or an incomplete abortion.

Schedule an ultrasound to find out how far along you are.

Does the abortion pill hurt?

Everyone has different pain tolerances. While the abortion pill is often said to be like a heavy period, many women who have taken the abortion pill say they felt unprepared for what they actually went through.

If you are worried about what the experience would be like, book your free appointment to get more abortion information.

Is Plan B the same as the abortion pill?

No, Plan B and the Abortion Pill use different drugs to do different things.

Plan B is used to prevent pregnancy. It can be used after 72 hours of unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy by keeping the egg from implanting in the uterus. It does not work after 72 hours of unprotected sex.

The abortion pill is used to end an existing pregnancy. It can be used before 10 weeks from the first day of a woman’s last menstrual period to end an early pregnancy.

To confirm the location of the pregnancy, you will need to have an ultrasound.