AT-HOME ABORTION TEXAS

At-Home Abortion Pill

Before Taking an At-Home Abortion Pill in Texas

Prior to taking the abortion pills, it is vital that you see a medical provider, in person, during a private appointment. A medical provider can prevent or diagnose complications before taking the abortion pill.^1,2

Medication abortion (also called the abortion pill) is FDA approved for up to 70 days (10 weeks pregnant) after the start of your last menstrual period.

• The “pill” is actually a protocol that involves taking two drugs, mifepristone and misoprostol, which are taken in two separate doses on different days.
• The FDA strongly cautions against the use of mifepristone obtained over the Internet.³
• The abortion pills are different from emergency contraception, sometimes called the “morning-after pill”.
• For women who change their minds after taking just the mifepristone, it may be possible to rescue the pregnancy. Learn more: The Abortion Pill Reversal.

Medical abortion isn’t an option if you:⁴

• Are too far along in your pregnancy. You shouldn’t attempt a medical abortion if you’ve been pregnant for more than nine weeks (after the start of your last period). Some types of medical abortion aren’t done after seven weeks of pregnancy.
• Have an intrauterine device (IUD) currently in place.
• Suspect you have a pregnancy outside of the uterus. This is called ectopic pregnancy.
• Have certain medical conditions. These include bleeding disorders; certain heart or blood vessel diseases; severe liver, kidney or lung disease; or an uncontrolled seizure disorder.
• Take a blood thinner or certain steroid medicines.
• Can’t make follow-up visits to your provider or don’t have access to emergency care.
• Have an allergy to the medicine used.