Abortion Pill Reversal
Can the abortion pill be reversed?
Timing is very important! The reversal process is generally very successful, but not guaranteed. The abortion pill reversal process works by introducing more progesterone into the body to combat the first pill’s effects.
The abortion pill reversal is most successful after the first dose of medical abortion (mifepristone) is taken orally. Although not as effective after taking the second abortion pill (misoprostol), it is still worth calling the hotline number to see if intervention is possible for you.
How does it work?
The abortion pill reversal process involves a large influx of progesterone into the pregnant woman’s system. This is due to the fact that the first pill, mifepristone, blocks progesterone from being absorbed by the womb. Mifepristone blocks where progesterone would normally be absorbed, so an influx of progesterone can outcompete for the available binding spaces.
How effective is abortion pill reversal?
64-68% of pregnancies are successfully carried to term when attempting reversal. Timing is very important, and the sooner you start the process, the higher your chance of success.
Is Abortion Pill Reversal safe?
Yes. Progesterone is the natural hormone in a woman’s body that is necessary to nurture and sustain a pregnancy. Progesterone has been safely used in pregnancy for over 50 years.
What about birth defects? Is my baby going to be OK?
Neither the standard abortion pill nor progesterone is associated with birth defects.
The American Academy of Obstetricians and Gynecologists stated in its Practice Bulletin Number 225 (reaffirmed 2023): “ No evidence exists to date of a teratogenic effect of mifepristone.” In other words, it does not appear that the abortion pill causes birth defects.
Can I change my mind after taking the Abortion Pill?
In some cases, it may be possible for the effects of the first of the two abortion pills to be reversed, but only after taking the first pill. 6However, it is a very time-sensitive medical protocol, so if you or someone you know has taken the first pill and have changed your mind, please call 877-558-0333 immediately to speak to healthcare professional.
Progesterone, used in the reversal process, has been safely used in pregnancy for over 50 years. Initial studies have found that the birth defect rate in babies born after the APR is less or equal to the rate in the general population.
A 1999 FDA review revealed no increased risk of birth defects in pregnant women taking progesterone. After more than 25 years of progesterone support in pregnancy, the Pope Paul VI Institute has stated, “All of the available evidence strongly supports its safety when used in pregnancy.”
Remember, it is a very time-sensitive medical protocol. If you have taken the first pill and have changed your mind, please call 877-558-0333 immediately to speak to a healthcare professional.
Sources:
Abortion Pill Rescue Network (n.d.). Abortion Pill Reversal. Abortion Pill Reversal. https://abortionpillreversal.com/