How Effective is Abortion Pill Reversal?

If you’ve taken the first abortion drug, mifepristone, and are having second thoughts, you may feel worried about whether it’s too late to continue your pregnancy. The good news is that there may still be a chance. Abortion pill reversal (APR) is a protocol that has helped many women successfully continue their pregnancies when changing their minds after taking mifepristone.

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If you haven’t taken the abortion pill but have heard about reversal and are wondering how it works, keep reading to learn more…and what research says about its effectiveness.

How the Abortion Pill Works

A medical abortion involves taking two drugs. The first is mifepristone, which blocks progesterone, the hormone needed for a pregnancy to continue. The second is misoprostol, which is taken later to cause the body to expel the pregnancy.

Abortion pill reversal works by giving your body extra progesterone to counteract the effects of mifepristone. It is most effective when started within the first 24 to 48 hours, but it may still work after that. Typically, once misoprostol has been taken, APR is no longer an option.

APR’s Success Rate

Research suggests that APR can be effective in about 64–68% of cases when begun promptly. This is good news because it means many women who start the protocol and change their minds, are often able to continue their pregnancies.

Progesterone, the drug used in APR, has been safely prescribed to women for decades to help support pregnancy and is not linked to an increased risk of birth defects.

Where to Find Help

If you’re feeling unsure after taking mifepristone, it may not be too late—we can help. At Mendo Lake Women’s Clinic, we offer abortion pill reversal at no cost to you. If you’re considering abortion pill reversal, don’t wait. If it’s after hours, call the Abortion Pill Rescue Network 24/7 helpline at 877-558-0333. Time is of the essence.

Mendo Lake Women’s Clinic does not provide or refer for abortions.

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