This week, Guttmacher released new preliminary data on medication abortion in the US.
Nausea and slight bleeding may occur after taking mifepristone, although it's uncommon. Expelling the pregnancy tissue usually lasts four to five hours or longer, and the cramping may persist for a few days. Planned Parenthood notes that if you don't have any bleeding within 24 hours of taking misoprostol, you should call your doctor.
, infection, allergic reaction, blood clots in your uterus, and excessive bleeding. Call your doctor if you feel sick more than 24 hours after taking misoprostol.Typically, these pills can be acquired from a doctor's office or a clinic, such as Planned Parenthood or Carafem. Grant suggests using theto find a list of accredited providers across the country.
The cost varies and also depends on many factors, such as the facility you go to, state law, tests you may need done before or after your medication abortion, and insurance coverage. However, Grant notes that the average cost nationwide for medication abortion through a private office is usually between $400 to $450. People who choose to purchase the pills virtually, she says, tend to pay a reduced cost.
The FDA's decision in December opens up the opportunity for a completely virtual medication-abortion process, such as
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