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1. What are abortion pills?
Answer: Abortion pills are medications used to end an early pregnancy without surgery. The two main drugs used are mifepristone (also known as RU-486) and misoprostol.
2. How does mifepristone work?
Answer: Mifepristone blocks progesterone, a hormone that supports pregnancy. Without progesterone, the uterine lining breaks down, stopping the pregnancy from continuing.
3. How does misoprostol work?
Answer: Misoprostol causes the uterus to contract, which helps expel the pregnancy tissue. It is taken 24–48 hours after mifepristone.
4. Up to how many weeks of pregnancy can abortion pills be used safely?
Answer: Abortion pills are most effective and approved for use up to 10 weeks (70 days) of pregnancy. After that, medical supervision is more important.
5. Are abortion pills effective?
Answer: Yes. They are 95% to 98% effective when used correctly in early pregnancy. Effectiveness decreases slightly after 10 weeks.
6. What are common side effects of abortion pills?
Answer: Common side effects include bleeding, cramping, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, chills, and fever. These usually last a few days.
7. Do you need a prescription to get abortion pills?
Answer: In many countries, a doctor’s prescription is needed. However, in some areas, abortion pills can be accessed via telemedicine or even over-the-counter.
8. Can abortion pills affect future fertility?
Answer: No. When used correctly, abortion pills do not cause infertility or affect your ability to become pregnant in the future.
9. Is a follow-up necessary after taking abortion pills?
Answer: Yes, a follow-up visit or test is often recommended to make sure the abortion is complete and there are no complications like retained tissue or infection.
10. Are abortion pills legal everywhere?
Answer: No. The legality of abortion pills depends on the laws in each country or region. In some places, they are legal and accessible, while in others, they may be restricted or banned.
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