What are abortion pills?

Medication abortion ("abortion pills") is a safe and effective way to end a pregnancy and makes up 63% of abortions in the US. It involves taking two FDA-approved medicines over a couple of days. Abortion pills are up to 98% effective at ending pregnancy.

Mifepristone: The first of the two abortion pills. It will stop the pregnancy from growing by blocking the hormone progesterone. Learn more.

Misoprostol: The second pill is taken 24-48 hours later. It causes the uterine cramping and bleeding to pass the pregnancy and empty the uterus. Learn more.