You may wonder whether continuing a pregnancy after taking mifepristone. The good news is that a protocol called Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) can potentially counteract the effects of this drug and allow you to continue your pregnancy.
Contact the Abortion Pill Rescue Network’s 24/7 Helpline for support and information on finding a provider. In the meantime, keep reading to learn more about APR. Help is available.
How APR Works
Taking mifepristone, the first abortion drug, has the intended effect of blocking progesterone. Progesterone is a hormone supporting the pregnancy’s growth and development, and without it, the pregnancy detaches from the uterine lining and ends.
The second drug is called misoprostol. It induces uterine contractions that expel the pregnancy from the body.
APR uses doses of progesterone administered orally, vaginally, or by injection to try to outnumber and outcompete the effects of mifepristone and allow the pregnancy to continue. This protocol has the best chance of being most effective when started 24-48 hours after taking mifepristone, though it can work later.
Why Progesterone?
Progesterone has been a tried-and-true treatment for miscarriage for over 50 years, and there are no reported complications (like birth defects) associated with taking the hormone.
One study found that progesterone allowed pregnancies to continue in 64-68% of cases, making it an effective method.
Though it doesn’t work in all cases, it provides an opportunity to potentially reverse the effects of mifepristone. You owe it to yourself to consider APR if you regret starting the abortion pill regimen and are having second thoughts. There is hope.
Timing is Everything
Contacting the Abortion Pill Rescue Network Helpline provides 24/7 support, resources, and information. When doing so, you’ll be connected to a provider who can answer your questions and determine your eligibility. However, timing is crucial; speaking with them as soon as possible can help you get started right away.
A Woman’s Concern provides free and confidential information on your pregnancy and options. If you’ve had an abortion in the past or are simply looking for emotional support, we are here for you. You are not alone.
A Woman’s Concern does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
