How Does the Abortion Pill Work?
Although it’s referred to as a pill (singular), the abortion pill actually consists of two medications: mifepristone and misoprostol.
Mifepristone is taken first, usually in a clinic. This medication cuts the supply of the hormone progesterone to the embryo, which is needed to maintain the pregnancy. Without a steady supply of progesterone, the embryo stops growing.
How Late Can You Take the Abortion Pill?
You can’t take the abortion pill beyond 10 weeks of pregnancy (or 70 days since the first day of your last menstrual period)[1]. This is because it becomes less effective the farther along you are. If you take the abortion pill later on in your pregnancy, you could experience serious complications and may need emergency surgery to complete the procedure.
Is Abortion Legal in Tennessee?
Do I Need an Ultrasound Before Taking the Abortion Pill?
Abortion is illegal in Tennessee from the time of fertilization. If you are considering an abortion, we strongly recommend receiving an ultrasound beforehand to verify that the pregnancy is in the uterus.
Please be aware that Choices Resource Center does not provide or refer for abortion services.
Can I Order the Abortion Pill Online?
Abortion Pill Information in Oak Ridge, TN
When those two lines first appear, it can be easy to panic. Don’t let fear make the final decision for you! Get the care and support you deserve at Choices Resource Center! We offer free pregnancy resources, so you can make an empowered decision for your unplanned pregnancy!
Give us a call at (865) 483-0099 to schedule your appointment. All services are confidential and free of charge!
Sources
- Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. (2023, January 1). Questions and Answers on Mifeprex. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/questions-and-answers-mifeprex
- Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. (2023, January 24). Mifeprex (Mifepristone). U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/mifeprex-mifepristone-information
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