Abortion Pill

How Does the Abortion Pill Work?

The abortion pill (also known as medication abortion) actually consists of two pills: mifepristone and misoprostol.

Mifepristone is taken first. It cuts the supply of the hormone progesterone to the embryo, which is needed to maintain the pregnancy. Without a steady supply of progesterone, the embryo stops growing and eventually dies. Misoprostol is taken 24-48 hours later to expel the pregnancy. 

These pills are taken with the intention of ending a pregnancy. This is different from a miscarriage that happens spontaneously.

How Late Can You Take the Abortion Pill? 

The abortion pill is only FDA-approved for up to 10 weeks from your last menstrual period[1]. If you take the abortion pill later on in your pregnancy, the risk of serious complications increases. You may need emergency surgery to stop heavy bleeding or complete the procedure if it fails or is incomplete.

Is Abortion Legal in Kentucky? 

Currently, abortion is illegal in Kentucky, except in the case of life endangerment to the mother[2]. 

Determining the age of the pregnancy is an important factor in your options for your pregnancy.
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Can I Get Abortion Pills Over the Counter? 

No, a prescription from a provider or physician who is registered to prescribe the abortion pills is necessary. However, the FDA does permit pharmacies to become certified to dispense the abortion pill with a proper prescription[1]. 

Can I Order the Abortion Pill Online?

It is currently illegal to ship abortion pills to someone in Kentucky. 

The FDA advises against ordering the abortion pill online. Many online abortion pill providers are located overseas, so the pills they provide may not meet FDA standards[3]. These pills could be counterfeit, expired, or even tampered with. 

Abortion Pill Information in Kentucky

When your pregnancy test comes back positive, it can be easy to panic. Don’t let fear make the final decision for you. Get the care and support you deserve at Care Net Pregnancy Services of Northern Kentucky. We provide free pregnancy testing and ultrasounds that determine the gestational age of the fetus and viability.  An ultrasound may also help to detect ectopic pregnancy which may be a serious health concern.

• Lab-quality urine pregnancy testing at no cost
•  Ultrasounds to determine gestational age of the pregnancy and confirm viability, provided at no cost 
• A safe, non-judgemental place to explore your pregnancy options and share what’s on your mind

Give us a call at 859-407-6617 or schedule your appointment today. All services are confidential and free of charge.

Please be aware that Care Net Pregnancy Services of Northern Kentucky does not provide or refer for abortion services.