What is the name of the abortion pill?
I've become pregnant unintentionally and have decided not to continue with the pregnancy after careful consideration. I heard that it's possible to terminate the pregnancy with medication, and I'd like to know what types of abortion pills are available and their names.
Doctor's answer (1)
Abortion pills mainly refer to medications used for medical abortion, commonly including Mifepristone tablets and Misoprostol tablets.
Mifepristone is a steroid-based antiprogestational agent, primarily functioning to block both progestational and glucocorticoid hormones. Misoprostol is a prostaglandin medication that increases uterine tone and contractions, softens the cervix, and thereby stimulates the expulsion of the pregnancy sac. Clinically, Mifepristone and Misoprostol are often used together to terminate pregnancies.
Typically, Mifepristone is taken first to block the effects of progesterone and thereby interrupt the pregnancy. Subsequently, Misoprostol is administered to induce uterine contractions that help expel the intrauterine contents. The use of these medications must be conducted under the guidance of a physician to ensure safety and effectiveness, and they are applicable only for early pregnancy, generally within the first 10 weeks of gestation.
Any decision to terminate a pregnancy should be made based on adequate information, individual circumstances, and consultation with healthcare professionals. When considering such a medical decision, it is important to seek legal and safe healthcare services.
