If you’ve taken the first abortion pill and are having second thoughts, you’re not alone, and you may still have options. Florida Abortion Pill Info provides evidence-based information on the abortion pill, including risks, complications, and finding care options, so you can understand your situation clearly and without pressure.
Because a medical abortion happens in two steps, there is a window between the first and second drug where women seek a way to continue their pregnancy. Understanding how the process works is the first step.
Keep reading to learn more.
How The Two-Step Abortion Pill Works
The abortion pill, also commonly known as a medical abortion, uses two different drugs taken at separate times:
- Mifepristone (the first pill) blocks progesterone, the hormone your body needs to sustain a developing pregnancy.
- Misoprostol (the second pill) is taken one to two days later and causes the uterus to contract and vaginal bleeding, expelling the pregnancy.
The abortion pill is approved by the FDA through 10 weeks* of gestation.
Because the abortion pill process takes place in two steps, some women change their minds after taking mifepristone and before taking misoprostol and seek information about whether continuing the pregnancy may still be possible.
What Abortion Pill Reversal Involves
Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) works by supplementing your body with progesterone, the same hormone that mifepristone blocks. The goal is to provide enough progesterone to counteract the effects of the first pill and support the continuing pregnancy. Progesterone supplementation is also used in other obstetric contexts, including for women at risk of miscarriage.
Timing is essential. APR is most likely effective when started within 24 to 72 hours of taking mifepristone. Research indicates that between 64% and 68% of pregnancies have been continued successfully using this method.
How to Get Help Now
If you’ve taken the first pill and want to explore APR, the Abortion Pill Reversal Hotline connects you with medical professionals around the clock. They can walk you through the next steps and help you locate a provider in your area.
Call the 24/7 Abortion Pill Reversal Hotline: (877) 558-0333 or reach out online.
The window for APR may be limited, but if you’re unsure whether you’re still within it, call anyway. The Abortion Pill Rescue Network’s 24/7 hotline is available, and someone can help you determine your next step.
Finding Local Pregnancy Services in Florida
If you need pregnancy testing, ultrasound confirmation, or in-person support, free and confidential services are available across Florida. An ultrasound can help determine how far along you are and whether the pregnancy is in the uterus, providing important information as you consider your next steps.
Search for a provider near you.
*Abortion is currently legal in Florida up to six weeks of pregnancy. This means certain procedures may not be available in this state.