Medical Pill (up to 10.6 weeks)

The Abortion Pill known as a non-surgical abortion or medication abortion has been used in our center for over 10 years.

How It Works

It blocks a hormone that is needed to sustain a pregnancy. This is an option for women who do not what to undergo the abortion procedure early in the pregnancy.

Abortion Pill / Medication Abortion Process

• We will confirm the pregnancy by ultrasound and lab test
• You will take the first pill in the office
  • usually there are no symptoms
  • may experience some spotting or bleeding
• Our doctor will give you detailed instructions how and when to take the remaining pills at home
  • may experience slight nausea
  • usually you will have mild to strong cramping starting 1-2 hours after remaining pills are taken
  • followed by heavy bleeding for several hours. It will become like your period, and light spotting may continue for up to 10 days
• After 2 weeks, you MUST have a follow up visit to our office to confirm the medical abortion was successful
  • In 1%-2% of women, the pill does not work, therefore you may need a further abortion care

Please note: completion of an unsuccessful non-surgical medical abortion may be necessary for an additional fee.