Abortion pills, or medical abortion, are used to terminate early pregnancy – typically within the first 10 weeks. The method involves two types of medicines: mifepristone and misoprostol.
1. Mifepristone: This is usually the first pill you take. It works by blocking the hormone progesterone, causing the lining of the womb to break down, stopping the pregnancy’s growth.
2. Misoprostol: This is taken up to 48 hours