Abortion Pill in Frederick, Maryland

Abortion Pill

Care Net Pregnancy Center of Frederick provides information on the abortion pill and the typical abortion pill costs in Frederick, Maryland. We offer free pregnancy and sexual health services to help when facing an unplanned pregnancy.

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Abortion Pill Information

Medication abortion (also called the abortion pill, MifeprexTm) is FDA approved for up to 70 days (10 weeks pregnant) after the start of your last menstrual period.

  • The “pill” is actually a protocol that involves taking two drugs, mifepristone and misoprostol, which are taken in two separate doses on different days.
  • The abortion pill is not the same as the emergency contraception.
  • For women who change their minds after taking just the mifepristone, it may be possible to rescue the pregnancy. For more information, see: The Abortion Pill Reversal.

How it works – The first medication, mifepristone, blocks progesterone. Progesterone is a hormone that is necessary for the pregnancy to survive. Without progesterone, the embryo eventually dies over the next several days. The second medication, misoprostol, causes bleeding and cramping, expelling the embryo and uterine contents.

Side effects – Cramping and bleeding are expected. Bleeding lasts an average of 9 to 16 days. Other possible side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, chills, weakness, dizziness and headache.

Complications – In 1% of women, bleeding is so heavy a surgical procedure called a D&C is required to stop the bleeding. Life-threatening infection has occurred in a small number of women who used the abortion pill protocol. Before taking any medication, you should discuss the risks with your doctor and know what to do if complications arise.

Follow-up – It is important to follow-up with your doctor 1 to 2 weeks after taking this medication regime to see if an abortion has occurred and to assess for complications.

UNPLANNED PREGNANCY CONFIRMATION

To help you confirm your pregnancy, we offer free pregnancy tests in Frederick, Maryland. A positive pregnancy test (including those taken at home) suggests a high probability that you're pregnant. However, the result should be confirmed.

If your test is positive, our staff will determine next steps, such as an ultrasound exam, and the best time to schedule that procedure.

If you are considering abortion, an ultrasound will provide important information that will tell you more about your options. Abortion costs in [State] vary depending on how far along you are and the abortion procedure that you receive.

Pregnancy Ultrasound Confirmation

This can answer three major questions:

  • Is the pregnancy in the uterus?
  • How far along are you?
  • Is there a fetal heartbeat?

This information is critical regardless of what options you may be considering. Speak with our staff today. Schedule a confidential appointment – at no cost to you.

Know your options. Be educated.