Abortion with Pills (Medical Abortion)
Using 4-pill abortion pill packs from Women on Web
Sometimes, women who order abortion pills from Women on Web receive a pack that contains one Mifepristone tablet and three Misoprostol tablets. A pack from Women on Web. Mifepristone is labelled green, Misoprostol is labelled orange. Although this ...
How effective are abortion pills?
The combined use of Mifepristone and Misoprostol is 99% effective at terminating the pregnancy, whereas Misoprostol on its own has a 92-98% success rate. Most women will know their abortion has been successful because they see blood and tissue coming ...
How long do abortion pills take to arrive?
Delays in shipment were common during the COVID-19 pandemic, however the situation has now improved and most women receive their abortion pills in good time. Women on Web's shipments take 1-2 weeks to arrive, and you will be provided with a tracking ...
What is in an abortion pill kit?
The abortion pill kits provided by Women on Web and Women Help Women usually contain the following medicines: One tablet of Mifepristone 200mg Eight tablets of Misoprostol 200mcg each OR Three tablets of Misoprostol 400mcg each It you receive a ...
What happens if I use abortion pills after 12 weeks?
The abortion pills will still terminate the pregnancy in most cases, but the risk of complications is higher after 12 weeks of pregnancy. It is therefore not recommended to use abortion pills at home beyond 12 weeks of pregnancy. Studies that have ...
What are the possible complications of medical abortion (abortion with pills)?
If performed in the first 12 weeks, a medical abortion carries only a small risk of complications. This risk is the same as when a woman has a natural miscarriage and can be easily treated by a doctor. Out of every 100 women who do a medical ...
Will I get in trouble if I go to hospital after taking abortion pills?
If you think you might have a complication you should seek medical attention immediately. If you don't treat a complication, your health and future fertility may be at risk. Malta's public hospitals - Mater Dei Hospital and Gozo General Hospital - ...
What is a medical abortion (abortion with pills)?
Medical abortion is a term used for procedures that terminate a pregnancy using medicines, usually taken in the form of tablets by mouth. These medicines cause the pregnancy to stop developing and cause the uterus to contract and eject the pregnancy. ...
How do I use abortion pills?
There are two abortion pills - Mifepristone (RU-486, Mifegynae, or Mifeprex) and Misoprostol (Cytotec, Cytotecal). They are usually supplied in a single combi-pack such as Termipil Kit or Killpreg Kit. Mifepristone is taken first, followed by ...
Can I place Misoprostol in the vagina?
Misoprostol tablets can either be placed under the tongue for thirty minutes, or placed in the vagina. Both routes of administration are effective. The vaginal route may be more convenient for some women if they are experiencing nausea and vomiting ...
What happens if I take abortion pills when I am not pregnant?
Sometimes, women take abortion pills when they are not pregnant. This may happen when they think they are pregnant but do not confirm it with a pregnancy test, or when the pregnancy test gives a wrong or invalid result, or when there was a pregnancy ...
I am Rhesus negative. Do I need an anti-D injection after an abortion with pills?
Usually individuals with Rhesus negative (Rh-) bloodtype who have an abortion or miscarriage after 12 weeks, or give birth, are advised to have an injection of anti-D globulin. If the fetus has a Rhesus positive (Rh+) blood type and it is exchanged ...
When should I not use abortion pills?
Abortion pills are safe and effective medicines, and most women who use abortion pills will not have problems. However, you should not use abortion pills if: Someone is forcing you to end your pregnancy You are not sure about wanting to end your ...
Can I have an abortion with pills if I have an intrauterine device (IUD)?
If you become pregnant with an intrauterine device (IUD), you should have an ultrasound because there is a higher risk of ectopic pregnancy. The IUD makes the uterus inhospitable for a fertilized egg and therefore if a pregnancy does occur, it is ...
Can I use painkillers (analgesia) during an abortion with pills?
For many people, pain during an abortion with pills is strong, and is usually experienced as cramps. It is difficult to know how strong the pain might be for you. For most women the pain feels like that of a period, but stronger. As a precaution, you ...
What happens if I take Misoprostol late?
The first dose of Misoprostol should be taken approximately 24 hours after Mifepristone. If you take Misoprostol later than this, it is not usually a problem. In most cases, Misoprostol will still be effective if taken later than 24 hours after ...
What happens if I do not take Misoprostol after Mifepristone?
If, for some reason, you take the Mifepristone and then do not take the Misoprostol part of the abortion pack, you can have one of three outcomes: You might miscarry anyways, without ever taking Misoprostol. You might experience what is called a ...
Can I eat and drink during an abortion with pills?
You can eat and drink during an abortion with pills. However, as some women experience nausea and strong cramps after using abortion pills, especially after using Misoprostol, you may want to eat lightly. Some women also experience vomiting during an ...
When does the bleeding/miscarriage start during an abortion with pills?
Mifepristone usually does not start the miscarriage before taking Misoprostol, although some women may experience light bleeding or nausea after taking Mifepristone. After using Misoprostol, the miscarriage starts and you should expect bleeding and ...
When can I become pregnant again after an abortion with pills?
Although your period may not come for several weeks after your abortion, you can get pregnant again right away after an abortion, even if you are still having some light bleeding. This is because ovulation can happen at any time after an abortion. If ...
How long will I bleed for after an abortion with pills?
You will continue to bleed lightly for one to three weeks after the abortion, but times may vary. The heaviest bleeding typically occurs 2-5 hours after using Misoprostol (the second abortion pill) and usually slows down within 24 hours. Bleeding and ...
What can I do if my abortion pills are late or do not arrive?
If your abortion pill pack has not arrived on time, contact the organisation you ordered them from as soon as possible. They might still be able to help you even if you are close to 12 weeks of pregnancy. For Women on Web, email info@womenonweb.org ...
Do I need an ultrasound before an abortion with pills?
In most cases no, unless you are unsure how long you have been pregnant or you are at an increased risk of ectopic pregnancy. It is important to know approximately how advanced your pregnancy is if you are opting for an abortion, because different ...
Do I need an ultrasound after an abortion with pills?
In most cases no, unless you have a complication or you suspect the abortion has been unsuccessful. Most (over 95%) of women who use abortion pills in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy will not need any medical assistance and the abortion happens ...
Can abortion pills be used at home?
Yes, abortion pills can be used at home with pregnancies of up to 12 weeks, according to the World Health Organisation. The risks of a medical abortion are the same as those of a miscarriage. About 15% of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage, most of ...
Will I see an embryo or fetus come out after an abortion with pills?
You will see blood and tissue (clots) but it is very unlikely that you will see an embryo that resembles a human baby. For abortions done in the first 8 weeks of pregnancy, the embryo is too small to be seen; you might see a pregnancy sac that looks ...
Can a doctor find out I used abortion pills?
This is a common worry of people in Malta who use abortion pills, because abortion is illegal. In most cases, a doctor will not know you used abortion pills unless you tell them yourself. This is because an abortion with pills and a natural ...
What happens if I throw up or vomit after taking abortion pills?
Vomiting after the first abortion pill Mifepristone If you vomit in the first 90 minutes after swallowing or dissolving Mifepristone, it may be less effective. However, you can still continue with the abortion and take Misoprostol the next day. If ...
Can I have an abortion using only Misoprostol?
The recommended medicines for medical abortion are Mifepristone followed by Misoprostol. However, Misoprostol can cause a miscarriage on its own. When using Misoprostol alone, there is a higher risk of unsuccessful abortion (ie: the pregnancy ...
Can I have an abortion with pills if I have twins?
Yes. Even if there is a multiple pregnancy, the medicines and doses recommended to end the pregnancy are the same as for a single pregnancy. You do not need to order extra pills.
Should I use antibiotics before or after an abortion with pills?
Taking an antibiotic as a prophylactic (ie: to prevent infection) before an abortion with pills is not recommended. The risk of infection with medical abortion is very low (less than 1%). If you develop an infection after an abortion (for example, ...
Will abortion pills work if I am overweight or underweight?
Yes. The medicines and dose recommended to end a pregnancy is the same for all women, regardless of their weight or BMI. The medicines work the same in bodies of all weights and BMIs, and no dose adjustment is necessary.
Is there a minimum or maximum age for using abortion pills?
No. There is no age limit to having an abortion with pills. The medicines will work the same for a pregnant person of any age. The doses of abortion pills Mifepristone and Misoprostol are also the same regardless of the age of the pregnant person, ...
What are the side effects of an abortion with pills?
Like all other medications, abortion pills can have side effects. Abortion pills cause a miscarriage, which means you will have moderate to very strong cramps throughout and after the procedure. Cramping is usually strong for about 4-8 hours after ...
When can I go back to work after an abortion with pills?
As there is usually quite a lot of bleeding and pain for a few hours after taking Misoprostol, people are advised not to work during that time. Most people return to work or school a day or two after the abortion. If your work involves a lot of ...
How much bleeding will I have after taking Misoprostol?
Bleeding after Misoprostol (the second abortion pill) is usually heavier than a period and is accompanied by clots. The heaviest bleeding typically occurs 2-5 hours after using Misoprostol and usually slows within 24 hours. Some women may pass clots ...
What is the pregnancy limit to use abortion pills?
When using abortion pills, the risk of needing medical assistance increases the further long the pregnancy you are. Because of this, the World Health Organisation has issued guidance to say that abortion pills can be safely used at home up to 12 ...
Can I get abortion pills from pharmacies in Malta?
No, not even with a prescription, because they are not usually stocked. Mifepristone and Misoprostol are not available in community pharmacies.
What is the difference between Women on Web and Women Help Women?
Women on Web and Women Help Women are both reputable organisations that offer online consultations to women who need an abortion in countries where abortion is restricted, and provide them with abortion pills to use at home. Both organisations have ...
How many Misoprostol tablets do I need to take?
A typical abortion pill pack will contain Mifepristone and four or more tablets of Misoprostol at a dose of 200mcg each tablet. These are either tablets marked "B" in a combi-pack, or are tablets called Cytotec or Cytotecal. In some cases, the ...
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