Can the Abortion Pill Be Reversed?
If you have taken the first abortion pill, mifepristone, and are having second thoughts, you may still have options. Time is important. The most important thing you can do right now is contact the 24/7 Abortion Pill Reversal Network at 1-877-558-0333. This hotline connects you to a medical professional who can help evaluate your situation and determine whether Abortion Pill Reversal may be an option.
To learn more about the abortion pill, visit our Resources page or browse our FAQs.
How Abortion Pill Reversal Works
The abortion pill involves two drugs:
- The first drug, mifepristone, blocks progesterone, a hormone that helps the uterus maintain its lining and support a pregnancy.
- The second drug, misoprostol, is taken 24 to 48 hours later and causes the uterus to contract and expel the embryo or fetus through abdominal cramping and vaginal bleeding.
Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) introduces supplemental progesterone into the body to counteract the effects of mifepristone before misoprostol is taken. The goal is to counteract the effects of mifepristone by restoring progesterone levels, giving the pregnancy an opportunity to continue.
How Effective Is APR?
Although success is not guaranteed, studies have reported reversal rates of 64% to 68% when progesterone treatment is initiated after mifepristone. Research has also not shown an increased risk of birth defects associated with the use of progesterone.
Because timing is critical, APR is generally most effective when treatment begins within 24 hours, although successful reversals have been reported up to 72 hours later.
APR is generally not considered effective once misoprostol has been taken.
If you are unsure which drug you have taken or how much time has passed, contact the Abortion Pill Reversal Network right away.
Is APR Safe?
Progesterone has been used in pregnancy care for more than 50 years to help support pregnancy and reduce the risk of miscarriage. If you have a peanut allergy, be sure to inform your provider. Although some progesterone formulations contain peanut oil, alternatives may be available.
If You Did Not Take the Abortion Pill by Choice
If you believe abortion drugs were given to you without your knowledge or consent, contact the 24/7 Abortion Pill Reversal Network at 1-877-558-0333 immediately, then seek emergency medical care.
Reproductive coercion occurs when someone uses pressure, deception, or threats to influence or control your pregnancy decisions. It is illegal. If this applies to your situation, you are not alone, and your concerns are valid.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For support related to domestic violence or coercion, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 800-799-7233.
For additional resources, including support for coerced abortion, domestic violence, and human trafficking, visit the Abortion Pill Reversal Network’s additional resources page.
Next Steps
Step 1: If you have taken mifepristone and are reconsidering, contact the 24/7 Abortion Pill Reversal Helpline at 1-877-558-0333.
Step 2: Based on your timing, a medical professional can evaluate your circumstances and discuss available options.
Step 3: If you have already taken both drugs, or if you are considering continuing your pregnancy but are unsure about the next steps, support is still available. Find no-cost, confidential care near you.
If you’re reconsidering, don’t wait; time is of the essence. Call the Abortion Pill Reversal Network now at 1-877-558-0333.
