If you’ve taken the first drug in a medical abortion, mifepristone, and are now having second thoughts, you may be wondering about abortion pill reversal (APR) and whether it’s safe. It’s normal to have concerns, especially when your decision and your health are so important.

APR is most effective when started as soon as possible—ideally within 72 hours of taking mifepristone. Timing matters, so reach out to the Abortion Pill Rescue Network right away to be connected with a provider in your area.

What to Expect with APR

APR uses the hormone progesterone, which can be given orally, vaginally, or through an injection. Progesterone works by counteracting the effects of mifepristone, which blocks the hormone your body needs to sustain a pregnancy.

Progesterone has been safely used in pregnancy care for decades and does not have known harmful side effects for the woman receiving it. APR focuses on giving your body the support it needs to continue the pregnancy naturally.

It’s important to know that taking mifepristone without the second abortion drug, misoprostol, can still cause significant bleeding in some cases. For this reason, you should always have medical follow-up after taking any abortion-related drugs to monitor your health.

How Effective Is It?

APR is not guaranteed to work in every situation, but research has shown encouraging results. One study reported that pregnancies continued in about 64-68% of cases when this protocol was used. The earlier the treatment begins, the better the chances of success.

If you’ve already taken misoprostol, the second drug in the abortion regimen, APR will not be effective, as the process to expel the pregnancy will already have started.

There Is Hope

Making this decision can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. Help and answers are available 24/7 through the Abortion Pill Rescue Network, where trained professionals can guide you through your next steps.

At Lakes Life Care Center, we offer compassionate, confidential support during this difficult time. Schedule your free appointment today to talk with our caring team and explore the help available.

Lakes Life Care Center does not provide or refer for abortions.

All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.