What is the Abortion Pill ?
The abortion pill—also referred to as medical abortion, chemical abortion, or self-managed abortion—is usually used to reference the two-pill process that includes medications taken to terminate the pregnancy of a developing baby within the first 10 weeks. It is NOT the morning-after pill.
The abortion pill is to be used only in the early stages of pregnancy. It is NOT SAFE to use in later stages of pregnancy. You can find details about the early stages of pregnancy at the Kansas Woman’s Right To Know Act HERE.
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The first abortion pill is prescribed within the first seven to ten weeks of pregnancy and typically given at the office visit to block the effects of progesterone. Progesterone is an essential hormone which women naturally produce that provides vital nutrients needed for the developing baby to thrive. Without progesterone, pregnancies will fail. The second set of abortion pills are taken at home 6-48 hours later and causes cramping and bleeding in order to empty the uterus and expel the baby.
How safe is the abortion pill?
Abortion Pill Risks identified in Kansas Woman’s Right to Know Act Handbook (page 17)
“Possible Side Effects and Risks Side effects may include nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, warmth or chills, headache, dizziness, fatigue, inability to get pregnant due to infection or complication of an operation, allergic reaction to the medicines, hemorrhaging that may require treatment with an operation, a blood transfusion, or both; incomplete removal of the unborn child, placenta, or contents of the uterus requiring an operation; or rarely, death.”
It's important to note that the abortion pill should only be taken under the supervision of a medical professional. Self-managing abortion with pills purchased online can be dangerous and even fatal.
