Frequently Asked Questions about Abortion Pills
Whether you are a person in need of an abortion, a journalist or just curious about our service, here are some frequently asked questions.
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Every question has a simple answer and a more in-depth answer which refers to scientific articles. The information given here is regularly updated with the latest scientific research.
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Before your abortion with pills
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Specific situations:
Can I have an abortion using home remedies?
Can I have an abortion with pills regardless of my weight?
Can I have an abortion with pills if I have had one in the past?
Can I have an abortion with pills if I am breastfeeding/chestfeeding?
Can I have an abortion with pills if I am taking gender-affirming hormones?
Can I have an abortion with pills if I have a vaginal infection?
Can I have an abortion with pills if I have a twin pregnancy?
Can I have an abortion with pills if I have a Rh-negative blood type?
What is an ectopic pregnancy and how do you know if you have one?
Common concerns:
What happens if I take abortion pills and I am not pregnant?
Do you need counseling before having an abortion with pills?
Does an abortion with pills increase the risk of breast cancer?
Can having an abortion impact my mental health?
Will I be able to get pregnant and have children after an abortion with pills?
What are possible complications of an abortion with pills?
During your abortion with pills
What are the symptoms of an allergic reaction to the medicine?
What if I vomit after taking mifepristone or misoprostol?
What happens if I don’t use misoprostol in time?
What will I see during an abortion with pills?
What if I take mifepristone and then decide not to take misoprostol?
What painkillers can I use?
What are the common symptoms and side effects of abortions with pills?
When will bleeding start?
Can I eat or drink while taking abortion pills?
How to end a pregnancy with misoprostol alone?
What are the recommended routes of administration for misoprostol?
How to end a pregnancy with mifepristone and misoprostol pills?
After your abortion with pills
Do mifepristone or misporostol cause fetal malformations?
When can I expect my next period after the abortion?
What contraceptives can I use after an abortion with pills?
When can I bathe, swim, or exercise again after having an abortion with pills?
When can I get pregnant again after having an abortion with pills?
When can I use a tampon after having an abortion with pills?
When can I start having sex again after having an abortion with pills?
I have breast/chest milk production after the abortion, what can I do?
Do I need to have an ultrasound after an abortion with pills?
How do I know if I have complications and what should I do?
Can I take a pregnancy test to confirm that the abortion was successful?
How do I know if the abortion with pills worked?
What if I don’t bleed after taking misoprostol?
How long will the bleeding last?



