This is a big decision and there are various factors you need to consider when trying to determine the best options for you and your future. First Care Women’s Health provides support and information so you can be confident in your choices.
The abortion pill is a method of abortion available in the early stages of pregnancy (up to 10 weeks from the first day of the last menstrual period). Unlike the name suggests, the abortion pill actually consists of two different medications, which are taken separately to end the pregnancy and remove it from the uterus.
The abortion pill process involves two medications. The first blocks progesterone, essential for pregnancy, leading to the baby’s death. After a clinic prescribes it, you take this orally. Then, 24-48 hours later at home, the second medication induces uterine contractions, expelling the pregnancy within about two weeks, potentially longer based on
Abortion pills are available at clinics and medical centers providing abortion services. Buying them online is risky as these drugs lack FDA oversight, making their safety and contents uncertain. Some sites offer home abortion instructions, which can be unsafe and unreliable. It’s safest to rely on trusted healthcare providers for abortion care.
The abortion pill and the morning-after pill serve different purposes. The morning-after pill, taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure, prevents pregnancy by stopping ovulation, blocking sperm, or affecting uterine lining. The abortion pill terminates confirmed pregnancies.
Abortion clinics in the Northern Virginia area charge between $400 and $500 for the abortion pill. If you choose to take the abortion pill and it does not effectively end your pregnancy, you may need a D & C procedure, which would include additional costs.
The FDA has approved the use of the abortion pill for up to 10 weeks from the first day of your last menstrual period. It’s very important that you know how far along you are so that you can determine which abortion services and procedure options are safest for you. First Care Women’s Health provides free pregnancy testing and ultrasound to help you determine how far along you are in your pregnancy during our Pre-Abortion Screenings.
If you change your mind about ending your pregnancy within 72 hours after taking the first pill, abortion pill reversal may be possible. In some cases, doctors are able to use progesterone to counteract the abortion pill’s effects, allowing the pregnancy to continue. Many women have been successful in getting the abortion pill reversed and have gone on to give birth to healthy babies even after starting the abortion pill process.
The side effects of the abortion pill are very similar to those of a miscarriage. These side effects can last anywhere from 1-2 weeks:
Other more severe side effects include:
Abortion pills are ineffective for ectopic pregnancies, where the embryo implants outside the uterus, typically in a fallopian tube—a dangerous condition needing immediate medical attention. Delayed treatment risks rupture, internal bleeding, and death. Prompt ultrasound diagnosis is crucial for assessing pregnancy location and viability.
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With locations in Manassas and Woodbridge, we serve the communities of Bristow, Buckland, Dale City, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Lakeridge, Manassas, Montclair, Nokesville, Occoquan, Quantico, Triangle, Woodbridge, and greater Prince William County.
