How late can you take the abortion pill?

When can I take the abortion pill? You usually can get a medication abortion up to 70 days (10 weeks) after the first day of your last period. If it has been 71 days or more since the first day of your last period, you can have an in-clinic abortion to end your pregnancy. read more

The abortion pill is very effective. For people who are 8 weeks pregnant or less, it works about 98 out of 100 times. From 8-9 weeks pregnant, it works about 96 out of 100 times. From 9-10 weeks, it works 91-93 out of 100 times. read more

In 2012, the abortion pill — also known as medication abortion or medical abortion — made up nearly 21 percent of all abortion procedures in the US, and that number is only growing since the FDA relaxed guidelines on the procedure in 2016. read more

During the first appointment at the clinic you receive the mifepristone pill to take orally. Then 24 to 72 hours later, in the privacy of your own home, you take the the second medication, misoprostol. Misoprostol causes contractions resulting in a miscarriage. read more