Getting a positive pregnancy test result when you weren’t expecting to be pregnant is a shock. You can hardly believe your eyes. In a panic, you quickly decide to have an abortion.
You receive the drugs for a medical abortion and take the first one, mifepristone. But within minutes, you have second thoughts and immediately regret your decision. You wonder, “What if I really don’t want an abortion?”
It isn’t uncommon for women to change their minds. There is a possibility you can save your pregnancy, but you must act quickly. Your best chance is to call the abortion pill reversal hotline within 24 hours after taking the first drug. Contact them at (877) 558-0333.
How Does Abortion Pill Reversal Work?
When you use the abortion pill method (a medical abortion) to end your pregnancy, abortion providers usually prescribe two drugs. The first drug, mifepristone, blocks the hormone progesterone from reaching the pregnancy. Without progesterone, a pregnancy cannot continue.
Progesterone is a natural hormone that controls your menstrual cycle and aids women with menopause symptoms, pregnancy, or infertility. It is vital for the health and growth of your pregnancy.
Abortion pill reversal floods your body with progesterone after taking only the first drug. Time is critical, however. You need to begin the reversal process as quickly as possible after taking mifepristone.
It is critical that you not take the second drug, misoprostol. This drug causes contractions and bleeding to expel the pregnancy from your body. Once you’ve taken the second drug, it’s usually impossible to stop the abortion process.
How Successful Is Abortion Pill Reversal?
If you start the abortion pill reversal process within 24 to 72 hours after taking mifepristone, studies show a 64% to 68% success rate. The sooner you begin, the better chance you have.
This is good news because it means many women who start the abortion protocol and change their minds are often able to continue their pregnancies.
Is Abortion Pill Reversal Safe?
Progesterone has been safely prescribed to women for decades to help support pregnancy and is not linked to an increased risk of birth defects. It is important, however, to discuss your medical history with your physician before beginning reversal.
Some women may experience side effects, such as sleepiness, dizziness, or headaches. When you call the abortion pill reversal helpline at (877) 558-0333, an on-call healthcare professional will ask you some basic questions to determine if reversal is possible.
If you wish to continue, they will put you in touch with a doctor or medical professional in your area who can prescribe treatment. But remember, time is of the essence. Contact an abortion pill reversal healthcare professional immediately after taking the first drug. You can even chat with someone online.
Let LaVie Pregnancy Care Center Support You
Providing help with an unexpected pregnancy is at the heart of everything we do at LaVie. Pregnancy support is available. We offer prenatal and parenting educational opportunities, and you can also receive material support. Our services are free and confidential.
If you are unable to parent, we’ll refer you to a reputable, licensed adoption specialist in our area. No matter what you choose, we’re here to help you.
Conveniently schedule an appointment online, or call or text us at (803) 996-4673. How can we help you today?
LaVie Pregnancy Care Center does not perform or refer for abortion.