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The abortion pill uses two drugs to end an early pregnancy. The first drug, mifepristone, blocks the hormone progesterone, which is needed for the pregnancy to continue. The second medication, misoprostol, is taken 24-48 hours later and causes the uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy through cramping and bleeding. How far along you are, whether the pregnancy is located in the uterus, and your overall health all play a role in determining eligibility. That’s why confirmi

No one talks about this part, but it happens more often than people realize. The hard truth is that the abortion pill regimen does not work every time, and in some cases, the pregnancy continues. In others, the process stops and or the abortion is incomplete. This occurs more often when someone takes the pills later, without medical supervision or medical follow-up. Everyone’s experience looks different. Here are the most common signs you need to seek medical care: Bleeding t

If you’ve recently had unprotected sex or experienced contraception failure, you probably want to know as soon as possible. Waiting to take a pregnancy test when you think you may be pregnant can be excruciating. Before you begin to worry or make any plans, taking a home pregnancy test is an excellent first step. Of course, if you want to skip the home test, make an appointment today. We can provide lab-grade pregnancy testing for you – free of charge. When Should You Take