Medical Abortion

Medical abortion is an abortion caused by taking a series of pills (a combination of Mifepristone and Misoprostol or Misoprostol alone) that lead to a termination of pregnancy.

• Very effective: 95% (*)
• Can be used the outpatient setting if desired
• Allow woman privacy and discretion: symptoms are similar to a spontaneous miscarriage or heavy menstrual period

The pills relax the cervix and cause contractions within the uterus. Different from emergency contraception pills, the medicine used in medical abortion pills can be used months after the first missed period.

• Indicated for safe abortion.
• Listed as essential medications according to the World Health Organization