Considering the Abortion Pill? Here’s What You Deserve to Know
If you’re pregnant and feeling overwhelmed, you may be considering the abortion pill as an option. You’re not alone—help and hope are available. But before you make any decision, it’s important to be fully informed about what the abortion pill is, what it does, and the risks involved.
You deserve truth, support, and informed consent.
Here’s what every woman should know about chemical abortion.
What Is the Abortion Pill?
The abortion pill, also known as a chemical abortion or medication abortion, involves taking two drugs:
Mifepristone (RU-486) – blocks the hormone progesterone, cutting off the baby’s life support.
Misoprostol – causes strong contractions to expel the baby from the uterus.
This process is typically done at home, often alone, and is approved by the FDA for use up to 10 weeks gestation (though some states and providers extend this timeframe).
Despite being marketed as “safe” and “easy,” the abortion pill comes with serious medical risks.
The Side Effects and Risks You Deserve to Know
According to medical studies and the FDA, here are the potential adverse effects of the abortion pill:
Severe infection
Sepsis (a life-threatening blood infection)
Hemorrhage
Incomplete abortion (requiring emergency surgery)
Death
Intense pain and cramping
Heavy and prolonged bleeding (lasting weeks)
Fever
Nausea and vomiting
Diarrhea
Blood clots
Undetected ectopic pregnancy – a medical emergency that can be fatal if not caught
Key Facts:
1 in 10 women who take the abortion pill suffer severe complications like hemorrhage, infection, or sepsis.
Since its FDA approval in 2000, over 30 women in the U.S. have died after using these drugs.
Thousands of women have been hospitalized due to complications.
These aren’t rare side effects—they are real risks. And they’re often underreported.
In 2021, the FDA stopped requiring in-person visits before prescribing abortion pills, making it even harder to detect life-threatening conditions like ectopic pregnancy or to ensure accurate gestational dating.
What If I’ve Already Taken the Abortion Pill?
It might not be too late.
If you’ve taken the first pill (mifepristone) and regret your decision, reversal is possible.
Thousands of women have successfully reversed their abortions and carried healthy babies to term through the Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) protocol, which involves administering progesterone to counteract the effects of mifepristone.
Learn more or get help right now:
Call 1-877-558-0333 or visit AbortionPillReversal.com
You Are Not Alone
Before making any decision, we strongly encourage you to see your baby on ultrasound, speak with someone who truly cares, and explore your options.
✅ Free ultrasound and confidential help:
Visit PregnantIL.org
No pressure. No judgment. Just compassionate care and the information you deserve.
You Deserve Informed Consent
Abortion is often presented as simple and painless—but for many women, it’s a traumatic experience with lasting emotional, physical, and psychological effects.
We believe every woman deserves the full truth before making a decision that impacts her body, her health, and her future.
Get the facts. Get the support. And know—you’re not alone.
Resources:
PregnantIL.org – Free ultrasound, local help
AbortionPillReversal.com – Help after taking the abortion pill
Live Action – What is the Abortion Pill?
Charlotte Lozier Institute – Research on Chemical Abortion
Heartbeat International – Pregnancy help worldwide
