Wondering About Abortion Pill Reversal?
If you’ve taken the first abortion pill and are suddenly unsure about your decision, you might be wondering if there is any way to continue the pregnancy. It’s understandable to feel conflicted.
Help and information are available. Contact the Abortion Pill Rescue Network’s 24/7 Helpline today to get connected to a provider, or call us at (662) 837-0802 for a referral.
What Is Abortion Pill Reversal?
Abortion pill reversal, often called APR, is a process that uses the hormone progesterone in an effort to counteract the first drug in a medical abortion, mifepristone.
Mifepristone works by blocking progesterone, which is essential for a pregnancy to grow. APR seeks to replace that hormone and support the pregnancy. The provider will administer doses of progesterone to outnumber and outcompete the effects of mifepristone. These doses can be provided orally, vaginally, or by injection.
The treatment is time-sensitive and has the best chance of success when started within 24 to 48 hours of taking mifepristone, though it may still be effective after that timeframe.
Once the second abortion drug, misoprostol, has been taken, reversal is no longer possible.
Safety and Effectiveness
Progesterone has been used for decades to help support healthy pregnancies and is not known to increase the risk of birth defects beyond the rate found in the general population.
Research and case reviews have shown promising results. According to one study, up to 68% of women successfully continue their pregnancies after starting the APR protocol.
Getting Help Quickly
If you’ve taken the first pill and want to explore reversal, time matters. You can call the Abortion Pill Rescue Network’s 24/7 Helpline at 1-877-558-0333 for immediate guidance and to connect with a medical provider who offers this service.
While My Choices Pregnancy Resource Center does not provide abortion pill reversal on site, our caring team can offer referrals to a trusted center in the general area and provide a safe, confidential space to talk about your next steps.
Our role is to listen, provide accurate information, and connect you with the help you need without pressure or judgment. Call us at (662) 837-0802 today for more information.
My Choices Pregnancy Resource Center does not provide or refer for abortions.
