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The recent news about mifepristone and medication abortion is causing a lot of confusion. Planned Parenthood of Northern New England continues to offer both medication abortion and in-clinic abortion. 

You can still get a medication abortion or in-clinic abortion here at PPNNE.

Search for your nearest health center to see which type of abortion is available in your region, including a telehealth visit for abortion pills. Or call us at 1-866-476-1321.

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Court’s Ruling Threatens Access to a Safe, Effective Abortion Medication

A federal judge in Texas just sided with anti-abortion groups in a lawsuit to take an abortion pill called mifepristone off the market.

The ruling could severely compromise access to medication abortion across the country, defying more than 20 years of medical evidence. This could have significant consequences for patients seeking abortion care.

While this is devastating news, the ruling does not go into effect for at least seven days; the approval of mifepristone remains intact until at least April 14.

Medication abortion is still safe, legal, and accessible. At Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, we are committed to continuing this critical care - no matter what. 

As always, PPNNE will follow evidence-based standards to provide safe, high-quality abortion care and information to patients who come to us for care.

Everyone should have the ability to make decisions about their bodies, health, and futures, without political interference. Equal access to medication abortion helps give everyone the ability to make their own decisions about their lives and futures.

Want to learn more? 

Join our virtual event on Sunday, 4/16 to hear about the future of medication abortion in ME, NH, & VT.

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How Does Medication Abortion/The Abortion Pill Work?

Medication abortion -- aka the Abortion Pill -- commonly involves two different drugs:

  • mifepristone blocks the hormone progesterone and stops the pregnancy from continuing.
  • misoprostol causes the uterus to empty.

Both drugs are extremely safe and effective and have been used by more than five million people to safely end their pregnancies. You can get a medication abortion up to 11 weeks (77 days) after the first day of your last period.

Media Inquiries 

Maine: [email protected] 

New Hampshire: Sara Persechino - 603.568.1921

Vermont: [email protected]