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Abortion Pill Overview

What is a medication abortion or what are abortion pills? How do they work?

Abortion Pill Overview

Commonly called the abortion pill, or medication abortion, it is either a combination of two different medicines, mifepristone and misoprostol, or just misoprostol alone. In this video, we’ll focus on the two-medicine combination. This video has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 

How to take abortion pills

If you plan to have a medication abortion and will take mifepristone and misoprostol, here's what you need to know about how to take abortion pills.

How to take abortion pills

At Planned Parenthood, we trust you to make your own decisions about your body and your health. We are here with you — no matter what. If you plan to have a medication abortion and will take mifepristone and misoprostol, here's what you need to know about how to take abortion pills. This video has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

What to Expect After Taking Abortion Pills

You may have questions after taking abortion pills — what’s normal, what's not, and when you should call a nurse or doctor for help.

What to Expect After Taking Abortion Pills

You may have questions after taking abortion pills — what’s normal, what's not, and when you should call a nurse or doctor for help. Here’s what you can expect, potential abortion pill side effects, and warning signs to be on the lookout for. Call a doctor or nurse right away if you experience something that’s NOT normal. This video has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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