Medication Abortion

A medical abortion is one that is brought about by taking medications that will end a pregnancy.  A medical abortion uses two medications to end a pregnancy. The first medication, Mifepristone, weakens the attachment of the pregnancy to the uterus. The second makes the uterus cramp and causes bleeding which expels the pregnancy. A patient can be up to 77 days or 11 weeks 0 days pregnant to receive a medication abortion. The process can be completed with only one visit to our clinic in Moorhead.

Within a prescribed period of time, a second drug, misoprostol, is taken. Misoprostol tablets, which are taken orally or inserted vaginally, cause the uterus to contract and empty.

Our full Home Care Instructions are below: Please note that there are two different regimens depending on how far along you are in pregnancy.

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