Abortion Pill Reversal
If you have taken mifepristone and regret your decision, it may not be too late to continue your pregnancy.
Some women take mifepristone, the first drug in the abortion pill regimen, and experience regret. They may wonder if it is too late to continue their pregnancy.
If you are experiencing this situation, you aren’t alone. Other women have been in your shoes. A protocol called abortion pill reversal may be able to help you reverse the effects of mifepristone.
What is APR?
APR uses progesterone to counteract mifepristone. Taking mifepristone blocks progesterone, which is needed for the pregnancy to grow and develop. Without this hormone, the pregnancy will detach and end.
By taking progesterone vaginally, orally, or by injection, you may be able to reverse the effects and continue your pregnancy.
However, timing is crucial; APR works best when started within 72 hours of taking mifepristone. And it will not work if you have already taken misoprostol, the second drug in the abortion pill regimen.
Is APR Harmful?
One study showed that APR was successful in 64% of cases when injected intramuscularly. However, you may wonder whether it has any ill effects.
First, know that progesterone has been used for over 50 years to support pregnancies, and it is not known to cause issues like birth defects at a rate higher than that of the general population.
It is important to remember that APR isn’t an FDA-approved protocol, and it may not help you continue your pregnancy. However, if taken swiftly, it can give your pregnancy a chance to continue developing.
However, remember that taking mifepristone but not misoprostol has resulted in severe bleeding, requiring hospitalization for some women. This is why speaking with the healthcare provider offering APR about your pregnancy and specific situation is important.
How We Can Help
Cleburne Pregnancy Center is a supporting and referring entity, which means we provide information about APR and can refer you to providers who can help you begin the protocol.
Contact us as soon as possible to learn more. You can also speak with the Abortion Pill Rescue Network to find a provider near you.
