
What is a Chemical Abortion?
​It usually involves a 2-step process with the procedure being unsuccessful approximately 5-10% of the time and the potential of requiring an additional surgical abortion procedure to terminate the pregnancy.
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The first step involved taking Mifepristone, (aka RU486). This drug blocks the nurturing effects of progesterone, the hormone your body needs to grow a healthy baby which leads to the death of the developing baby.​
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The second step is taking Misoprostol. Taken orally about 24 to 48 hours after taking the Mifepristone, these tablets will cause contractions and expel the remains of the baby (i.e. inducing labor). This process may take a few hours to as long as a few days.
Reversing the Chemical Abortion
​There is a completely safe and effective process out there to reverse the effects and help you maintain the pregnancy. We know this is scary, but we are here to support you.
If you have recently taken Mifepristone (Mifeprex or RU-486) and regret your decision, we can help you. Many women that take the first dose of this chemical abortion change their mind and want to undo the effects. The quicker you start the process, the more likely it will be to work.