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Abortion Pill Reversal

Depending on when you took the first pill, you may still have time to change your mind.

If I took the first dose, can I still decide to continue my pregnancy?

Yes, if only the first dose of the abortion pill has been taken, it may be possible to stop the abortion and continue your pregnancy. 

 

If you regret taking the abortion pill, contact the Abortion Pill Reversal hotline at 1-877-558-0333 immediately.  If it's during regular business hours, you can also contact us first so we can get you in as soon as possible. 

We believe that it’s still a woman’s decision and women deserve a second chance at their choice. No one should feel forced to continue an abortion they do not want. 

How does the abortion pill reversal work? 

The first pill of a chemical abortion, mifepristone, blocks the effects of progesterone, a hormone necessary for a pregnancy to thrive. The second pill, misoprostol, expels the fetus.

The abortion pill reversal process involves a prescription for progesterone to counteract the mifepristone. 

Women typically need to start the protocol within 24 hours of taking mifepristone for the abortion pill reversal to be successful. According to Abortion Pill Rescue Network, there have also been successful reversals when treatment was starting within 72 hours of taking the first abortion pill.

Is it safe to stop or reverse the abortion pill?

Yes. Bioidentical progesterone has been used to safely support healthy pregnancies since the 1950s, receiving FDA approval in 1998. 

 

Today, progesterone treatment is commonly used to reduce the risk of premature birth and recurring miscarriage.  In addition, progesterone supplementation is an expected part of the management of IVF pregnancies after embryo transfer and has an extensive safety record. 

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First Step Women's Center in Springfield, Illinois, is committed to providing you with everything you need to make an informed pregnancy decision. We believe women and men have a right to get evidence-based information from a resource that will not profit from the choices and pregnancy decisions they make. All our services are free and confidential. 

We provide care to everyone, regardless of age, gender, income, or immigration status. Your information is always confidential, and we never report anyone’s status. All patients are welcome, including those without legal documentation.

Please note that we can only provide telehealth services to individuals located in Illinois and can provide a state ID. If you do not have a license or identification that shows you are an Illinois resident, we can still provide in-person care at no cost to you.

 

First Step Women's Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in the state of Illinois. The information on this site is for educational purposes only and should not be substituted for medical or legal advice. We are committed to protecting your health information. Please be aware that communicating via unencrypted text messaging or messaging services has some level of risk of being read by a 3rd party. While we do not provide abortion services, we can answer your questions about side effects, what to expect, and more. Contact us to learn more. We proudly serve in Springfield, Farmingdale, Sherman, Riverton, Buffalo, Cantrall, IL and the surrounding areas.

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