If you have taken mifepristone, the first drug in the abortion pill regimen, and are having second thoughts, you may still have time to change your mind.
Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) offers a chance to continue your pregnancy, and an ultrasound plays a central role in making that process safe and informed.
Before and during a reversal, an ultrasound gives your medical team the information they need to guide your care and watch over your health.
Read on to learn more and how acting quickly can increase the success of APR. And if you’ve recently taken mifepristone and want a chance at continuing the pregnancy, call the Abortion Pill Reversal Network’s 24/7 Helpline at 877-558-0333.
You can also contact New Beginnings Pregnancy Center for support.
How Abortion Pill Reversal Works
The abortion pill is a two-drug regimen. Mifepristone is taken first to block progesterone, the hormone your pregnancy needs to keep developing. Misoprostol is taken later to cause contractions that expel the pregnancy.
APR works by giving you progesterone to attempt to counteract the mifepristone. If you have not yet taken misoprostol, starting the reversal process quickly gives you the best chance of continuing your pregnancy.
Why Ultrasound Matters During a Reversal
An ultrasound uses sound waves to create an image of your uterus and the pregnancy inside it.
This type of imaging does not use radiation and is considered very safe. During the reversal process, it looks at several key details that are especially important to monitor.
Confirming a Heartbeat
An ultrasound detects whether there is a fetal heartbeat. This confirms the pregnancy is still developing and gives your provider a baseline to compare against later scans.
Tracking Progress
Repeat ultrasounds during the reversal show whether the pregnancy is viable and continuing to grow. They also catch complications early so you can get medical attention if needed.
Are There Risks?
APR is most successful when used within 24 hours of taking the first dose of the abortion pill, but there have been successful reversals documented as late as 72 hours later. Overall, the success rate of APR is between 64-68%.
According to research, the use of progesterone to reverse the abortion pill was found to be safe and not associated with an increased risk of birth defects.
Ongoing ultrasound monitoring is one way your team watches for problems as they arise.
Get Help Today
If you regret taking the abortion pill, act now.
Call the Abortion Pill Reversal Network’s 24/7 Helpline at 877-558-0333 to find out whether a reversal is still an option for you.
Calling does not commit you to anything; it simply gives you more information.
New Beginnings Pregnancy Center is here to walk beside you. If you are looking for emotional support during this time, contact us today to schedule your free and confidential appointment.
New Beginnings Pregnancy Center does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.