What is the abortion pill?

The abortion pill—also referred to as medical abortion, chemical abortion, or self-managed abortion—is usually used to reference the two-pill process that includes medications taken to terminate the pregnancy of a developing baby within the first 10 weeks. It is NOT the morning-after pill. Besides ending the baby’s life, the other possible risks to the mother include bleeding, incomplete abortion, infection, and allergic reactions. 85% of patients report at least one adverse reaction to the FDA. 1

The abortion pill can be purchased online or through telemedicine but has even more risks.2 This came about because of Covid-19 when the FDA changed safety regulations that required the pills to be given in person by a doctor. Immediately, abortion pill websites began distributing mifepristone through the mail, and mail-order abortion is now advertised widely. There is no chance to talk to a doctor about actual risks. No accurate dating of the pregnancy. No ultrasound to rule out a possible ectopic pregnancy. No evaluation for possible miscarriage. No blood type determination for RH Factor. No way to know exactly what is in the pills ordered since there are over 100 online resources.

The first pill, mifepristone, is prescribed within the first seven to ten weeks of pregnancy and given at the office visit to block the effects of progesterone. (Planned Parenthood gives the pill up to 11 weeks, according to their website, instead of the FDA recommended). Progesterone is an essential hormone which women naturally produce that provides vital nutrients needed for the developing baby to thrive. Without progesterone, pregnancies will fail. The second drug, misoprostol, is taken at home 6-48 hours later and causes cramping and bleeding in order to empty the uterus and expel the baby.3

The number of medical abortions is increasing, as reported by the Charlotte Lozier Institute4. As of 2019, the abortion pill represented 44 percent of total abortions in 2019, up from 41 percent the previous year. As these numbers continue to rise, we believe no woman should feel forced to finish a chemical abortion she regrets starting.

Can the abortion pill be reversed?

Yes! If done in time.

There is an effective process called Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) that can reverse the effects of the abortion pill and allow the pregnancy to continue, but time is of the essence. After taking the first abortion pill, some women regret their choice and want to reverse it. That's where abortion pill reversal comes in.

Using the natural hormone progesterone, medical professionals have been able to save 64-68% of pregnancies through abortion pill reversal. Progesterone has been used safely in pregnancy for over 40 years. It is a natural hormone produced which maintains a pregnancy. The reversal of the effects of mifepristone using progesterone is safe and effective. Since the inception of APR, 2500 babies have been saved.

At Crossroads, we currently have a referral phone number to help any patient who changes her mind find a physician in the APR Network. We are also looking into and praying about the possibility of adding APR services directly from our Crossroads medical clinics to a client who changes her mind after the first pill.

Sources:

U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2016, March). MIFEPREX (mifepristone) tablets Label Reference ID: 3909592 - food and drug administration. Retrieved October 11, 2021, from https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/020687s020lbl.pdf.
Abortion pill reversal. Abortion Pill Reversal. (n.d.). Retrieved October 11, 2021, from https://abortionpillreversal.com/the-abortion-pill.
Charlotte Lozier Institute. (2021, September 27). Abortion pill reversal: A record of safety and efficacy. Charlotte Lozier Institute. Retrieved October 11, 2021, from https://lozierinstitute.org/abortion-pill-reversal-a-record-of-safety-and-efficacy/.
Skop, I. (2020, July 30). The "no-test medication abortion" protocol: Experimenting with women's health. Charlotte Lozier Institute. Retrieved October 11, 2021, from https://lozierinstitute.org/the-no-test-medication-abortion-protocol-experimenting-with-womens-health/.

What is the Abortion Pill?