You may know the abortion pill as a combination of two drugs: mifepristone and misoprostol, taken in sequence to safely end a pregnancy. In the US these pills are often used as a duo, and when used before 11 weeks of pregnancy are up to 98% effective.
The first pill, mifepristone, blocks progesterone, a hormone necessary for pregnancy to continue to form. The second pill, misoprostol, is usually taken as a set of four pills. This causes cramping and bleeding to empty the uterus (similar to a miscarriage). It is usually taken at home within 72 hours of taking the first pill.
What you may not know is that while the abortion drug process with mifepristone is the gold standard for abortion care, millions of people around the world successfully use misoprostol alone for an abortion when mifepristone may not be available.
Recommended by the World Health Organization as a safe and effective alternative to terminate pregnancycarafem has provided safe and successful abortion care using misoprostol alone to thousands of people since 2020 with an average success rate of 95% or higher.
Here are some top questions we get about taking misoprostol alone to induce a miscarriage at home:
Is misoprostol-only abortion available in the United States?
Yes, for years, abortion providers in the US have been prescribing misoprostol only as an option for abortion care.
Where can I get misoprostol alone abortion care?
Carafem has provided misoprostol alone for abortion care as a reliable option since the year 2020 and has served thousands of satisfied clients. If you think you might be pregnant and don’t want to get pregnant, click here to make an appointment online or at a carafem health center.
When can I take misoprostol alone for abortion care?
Carafem provides misoprostol alone abortion care for up to 11 weeks from the date of your last period.
How much does misoprostol alone abortion cost?
A video visit, 24/7 support, medication, and shipping cost $175. In center care costs between $450-475, depending on the location of the carafem health center.
What is the process of taking misoprostol alone for abortion care?
When using misoprostol alone for an abortion, three doses of the drug are recommended for the most effectiveness. Each dose consists of 4 200 mcg misoprostol pills, taken every three hours. When you choose carafem for your abortion care, you’ll also have the option to receive 24/7 text support and reminders on how and when to take the medication from Cara, our virtual assistant. Cara will always answer any and all of your questions with back up licensed carafem personnel as needed.
Whatever your questions, carafem is here for you 24×7 and will accompany you every step of the way. From the first time you contact us, through the abortion process, and until you have a negative pregnancy test, carafem is just a click or a call away.
Need abortion care now? Schedule an appointment online or at a carafem health center today. We often have same day or next day appointments available.
